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Deep-Water Wavelength is the horizontal distance between two successive crests (or troughs) of the wave. Check FAQs
λo=HbΩb
λo - Deep-Water Wavelength?Hb - Wave Height at Incipient Breaking?Ωb - Breaker Height Index?

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7.0588Edit=18Edit2.55Edit
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Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
λo=HbΩb
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
λo=18m2.55
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
λo=182.55
Next Step Evaluate
λo=7.05882352941177m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
λo=7.0588m

Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index Formula Elements

Variables
Deep-Water Wavelength
Deep-Water Wavelength is the horizontal distance between two successive crests (or troughs) of the wave.
Symbol: λo
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wave Height at Incipient Breaking
Wave Height at Incipient Breaking refers to the height of the wave at the point where it starts breaking, often referred to as the breaker point.
Symbol: Hb
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Breaker Height Index
Breaker Height Index is the ratio of wave height and still water depth at the shore face location where waves start breaking.
Symbol: Ωb
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Deep-Water Wavelength

​Go Deepwater Wavelength given Breaker Height Index from Linear Wave Theory
λo=H'o(Ωb0.56)-5

Other formulas in Breaker Index category

​Go Breaker Depth Index
γb=Hbdb
​Go Wave Height at Incipient Breaking given Breaker Depth Index
Hb=γbdb
​Go Water Depth at Breaking given Breaker Depth Index
db=(Hbγb)
​Go Breaker Height Index
Ωb=Hbλo

How to Evaluate Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index?

Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index evaluator uses Deep-Water Wavelength = Wave Height at Incipient Breaking/Breaker Height Index to evaluate the Deep-Water Wavelength, The Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index formula is defined as the height of ocean waves in deep water, where the depth is greater than half the wavelength is the vertical distance between the trough and the following crest. Deep-Water Wavelength is denoted by λo symbol.

How to evaluate Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index, enter Wave Height at Incipient Breaking (Hb) & Breaker Height Index b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index

What is the formula to find Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index?
The formula of Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index is expressed as Deep-Water Wavelength = Wave Height at Incipient Breaking/Breaker Height Index. Here is an example- 7.086614 = 18/2.55.
How to calculate Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index?
With Wave Height at Incipient Breaking (Hb) & Breaker Height Index b) we can find Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index using the formula - Deep-Water Wavelength = Wave Height at Incipient Breaking/Breaker Height Index.
What are the other ways to Calculate Deep-Water Wavelength?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Deep-Water Wavelength-
  • Deep-Water Wavelength=Equivalent Unrefracted Deepwater Wave Height/(Breaker Height Index/0.56)^(-5)OpenImg
Can the Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index be negative?
No, the Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index?
Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Deepwater Wave Height given Breaker Height Index can be measured.
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