Effect of Current on Wave Height Formula

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Wave Height of a surface wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough. Check FAQs
H=RhHA
H - Wave Height?Rh - Inlet Current Wave Height Factor?HA - Wave Height Entering Inlet?

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80Edit=0.8Edit100Edit
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Effect of Current on Wave Height Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
H=RhHA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
H=0.8100m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
H=0.8100
LAST Step Evaluate
H=80m

Effect of Current on Wave Height Formula Elements

Variables
Wave Height
Wave Height of a surface wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inlet Current Wave Height Factor
Inlet Current Wave Height Factor is the ratio of wave height and wave height entering inlet.
Symbol: Rh
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wave Height Entering Inlet
Wave Height Entering Inlet [length] is the height of the wave measured at that the inlet.
Symbol: HA
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Wave Current Interaction category

​Go Inlet Current Wave Height Factor
Rh=HHA
​Go Wave Height Entering Inlet
HA=HRh
​Go Non-propagated Wave Values in Forbidden Region Boundary Line
F=Vcos(θ)([g]dT)0.5
​Go Non-propagated Wave Values in Forbidden Region of Boundary Line
=(2πTp)(dT[g])0.5

How to Evaluate Effect of Current on Wave Height?

Effect of Current on Wave Height evaluator uses Wave Height = Inlet Current Wave Height Factor*Wave Height Entering Inlet to evaluate the Wave Height, The Effect of Current on Wave Height is defined as a graphical method presented by Herchenroder (1981) based on work by Jonsson et al. (1970). Wave Height is denoted by H symbol.

How to evaluate Effect of Current on Wave Height using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effect of Current on Wave Height, enter Inlet Current Wave Height Factor (Rh) & Wave Height Entering Inlet (HA) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effect of Current on Wave Height

What is the formula to find Effect of Current on Wave Height?
The formula of Effect of Current on Wave Height is expressed as Wave Height = Inlet Current Wave Height Factor*Wave Height Entering Inlet. Here is an example- 80 = 0.8*100.
How to calculate Effect of Current on Wave Height?
With Inlet Current Wave Height Factor (Rh) & Wave Height Entering Inlet (HA) we can find Effect of Current on Wave Height using the formula - Wave Height = Inlet Current Wave Height Factor*Wave Height Entering Inlet.
Can the Effect of Current on Wave Height be negative?
No, the Effect of Current on Wave Height, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effect of Current on Wave Height?
Effect of Current on Wave Height is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Effect of Current on Wave Height can be measured.
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