Free Surface Elevation in Water Wave Mechanics Formulas

Free Surface Elevation refers to the instantaneous vertical displacement of the water surface caused by various factors such as waves, tides, currents, and atmospheric conditions. And is denoted by η. Free Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Free Surface Elevation is always negative.

Formulas to find Free Surface Elevation in Water Wave Mechanics

fxFree Surface Elevation of Solitary WavesGo

Water Wave Mechanics formulas that make use of Free Surface Elevation

fxWave Height when Free Surface Elevation of Solitary WavesGo

fxParticle Velocities given Free Surface Elevation of Solitary WavesGo

List of variables in Water Wave Mechanics formulas

fx Height of the Wave Go

fx Particle Velocity Go

fx Water Depth for Cnoidal Wave Go

FAQ

What is the Free Surface Elevation?

Free Surface Elevation refers to the instantaneous vertical displacement of the water surface caused by various factors such as waves, tides, currents, and atmospheric conditions. Free Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Free Surface Elevation is always negative.

Can the Free Surface Elevation be negative?

Yes, the Free Surface Elevation, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Free Surface Elevation?

Free Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Free Surface Elevation can be measured.

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