Depth given Velocity at Surface Formula

Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
Depth of Frictional Influence is the vertical extent in a water column where frictional forces from the seabed affect the flow of water. Check FAQs
DF=(πτVs)22ρwaterΩEsin(L)
DF - Depth of Frictional Influence?τ - Shear Stress at the Water Surface?Vs - Velocity at the Surface?ρwater - Water Density?ΩE - Angular Speed of the Earth?L - Latitude of the Line?π - Archimedes' constant?

Depth given Velocity at Surface Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Depth given Velocity at Surface equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Depth given Velocity at Surface equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Depth given Velocity at Surface equation looks like.

120.6716Edit=(3.14160.6Edit0.5Edit)221000Edit7.3E-5Editsin(0.94Edit)
You are here -
HomeIcon Home » Category Engineering » Category Civil » Category Coastal and Ocean Engineering » fx Depth given Velocity at Surface

Depth given Velocity at Surface Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Depth given Velocity at Surface?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
DF=(πτVs)22ρwaterΩEsin(L)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
DF=(π0.6N/m²0.5m/s)221000kg/m³7.3E-5rad/ssin(0.94m)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
DF=(3.14160.6N/m²0.5m/s)221000kg/m³7.3E-5rad/ssin(0.94m)
Next Step Convert Units
DF=(3.14160.6Pa0.5m/s)221000kg/m³7.3E-5rad/ssin(0.94m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
DF=(3.14160.60.5)2210007.3E-5sin(0.94)
Next Step Evaluate
DF=120.671552829716m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
DF=120.6716m

Depth given Velocity at Surface Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Depth of Frictional Influence
Depth of Frictional Influence is the vertical extent in a water column where frictional forces from the seabed affect the flow of water.
Symbol: DF
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Stress at the Water Surface
Shear Stress at the Water Surface referred to as the “tractive force” is a measure of the internal resistance of a fluid to deformation when subjected to a force acting parallel to its surface.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity at the Surface
Velocity at the Surface is the speed and direction of water flow at the very top layer of the ocean or coastal water body. This velocity is influenced by various factors, including wind, waves etc.
Symbol: Vs
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Water Density
Water Density is mass per unit volume of water.
Symbol: ρwater
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angular Speed of the Earth
Angular Speed of the Earth is the rate at which the Earth rotates around its own axis. It is the angle through which the Earth rotates in a unit of time.
Symbol: ΩE
Measurement: Angular VelocityUnit: rad/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Latitude of the Line
Latitude of the Line is the point at which a specific line or structure is located, this term often pertains to the position of coastal features relative to the Earth's equatorial plane.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

Other formulas in Mooring Forces category

​Go Drag Force due to Wind
FD=0.5ρairCD'AV102
​Go Mass Density of Air given Drag Force due to Wind
ρair=FD0.5CD'AV102
​Go Coefficient of Drag for Winds Measured at 10 m given Drag Force due to Wind
CD'=FD0.5ρairAV102
​Go Projected Area of Vessel above Waterline given Drag Force due to Wind
A=FD0.5ρairCD'V102

How to Evaluate Depth given Velocity at Surface?

Depth given Velocity at Surface evaluator uses Depth of Frictional Influence = (pi*Shear Stress at the Water Surface/Velocity at the Surface)^2/(2*Water Density*Angular Speed of the Earth*sin(Latitude of the Line)) to evaluate the Depth of Frictional Influence, The Depth given Velocity at Surface formula is defined as depth of frictional influence or depth over which turbulent eddy viscosity becomes important. DVS is essential in developing accurate hydrodynamic models, which are used to predict water movement, wave propagation, and sediment transport. Depth of Frictional Influence is denoted by DF symbol.

How to evaluate Depth given Velocity at Surface using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depth given Velocity at Surface, enter Shear Stress at the Water Surface (τ), Velocity at the Surface (Vs), Water Density water), Angular Speed of the Earth E) & Latitude of the Line (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depth given Velocity at Surface

What is the formula to find Depth given Velocity at Surface?
The formula of Depth given Velocity at Surface is expressed as Depth of Frictional Influence = (pi*Shear Stress at the Water Surface/Velocity at the Surface)^2/(2*Water Density*Angular Speed of the Earth*sin(Latitude of the Line)). Here is an example- 120.6716 = (pi*0.6/0.5)^2/(2*1000*7.2921159E-05*sin(0.94)).
How to calculate Depth given Velocity at Surface?
With Shear Stress at the Water Surface (τ), Velocity at the Surface (Vs), Water Density water), Angular Speed of the Earth E) & Latitude of the Line (L) we can find Depth given Velocity at Surface using the formula - Depth of Frictional Influence = (pi*Shear Stress at the Water Surface/Velocity at the Surface)^2/(2*Water Density*Angular Speed of the Earth*sin(Latitude of the Line)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Sine function(s).
Can the Depth given Velocity at Surface be negative?
No, the Depth given Velocity at Surface, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depth given Velocity at Surface?
Depth given Velocity at Surface is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Depth given Velocity at Surface can be measured.
Copied!