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Maximum Wave Height is most probable influenced by the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough. Check FAQs
Hmax=0.14λtanh(dk)
Hmax - Maximum Wave Height?λ - Wavelength of Coast?d - Water Depth?k - Wave Number for Waves in Coast?

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0.7765Edit=0.1426.8Edittanh(1.05Edit0.2Edit)
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Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Hmax=0.14λtanh(dk)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Hmax=0.1426.8mtanh(1.05m0.2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Hmax=0.1426.8tanh(1.050.2)
Next Step Evaluate
Hmax=0.776538306984906m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Hmax=0.7765m

Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion Formula Elements

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Maximum Wave Height
Maximum Wave Height is most probable influenced by the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough.
Symbol: Hmax
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wavelength of Coast
Wavelength of Coast refers to the distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave as it travels through the water near the shore.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Water Depth
Water Depth of the considered catchment is the depth as measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wave Number for Waves in Coast
Wave Number for Waves in Coast is the spatial frequency of a wave, measured in cycles per unit distance or radians per unit distance.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
tanh
The hyperbolic tangent function (tanh) is a function that is defined as the ratio of the hyperbolic sine function (sinh) to the hyperbolic cosine function (cosh).
Syntax: tanh(Number)

Other Formulas to find Maximum Wave Height

​Go Maximum Wave Height given Energy Dissipation Rate
Hmax=δ0.25ρwater[g]QBfm

Other formulas in Energy Flux Method category

​Go Energy Flux associated with Stable Wave Height
Ef'=E''Cg
​Go Energy Dissipation Rate per unit Surface Area due to Wave Breaking
δ=(Kdd)((E''Cg)-(Ef))
​Go Water Depth given Energy Dissipation Rate per unit Surface Area due to Wave Breaking
d=KdE''Cg-(Ef)δ
​Go Stable Wave Height
Hstable=0.4d

How to Evaluate Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion?

Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion evaluator uses Maximum Wave Height = 0.14*Wavelength of Coast*tanh(Water Depth*Wave Number for Waves in Coast) to evaluate the Maximum Wave Height, The Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion formula is defined as the maximum energy in the process of limiting water fluctuations and the degree of bank erosion. Maximum Wave Height is denoted by Hmax symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion, enter Wavelength of Coast (λ), Water Depth (d) & Wave Number for Waves in Coast (k) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion

What is the formula to find Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion?
The formula of Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion is expressed as Maximum Wave Height = 0.14*Wavelength of Coast*tanh(Water Depth*Wave Number for Waves in Coast). Here is an example- 0.776538 = 0.14*26.8*tanh(1.05*0.2).
How to calculate Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion?
With Wavelength of Coast (λ), Water Depth (d) & Wave Number for Waves in Coast (k) we can find Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion using the formula - Maximum Wave Height = 0.14*Wavelength of Coast*tanh(Water Depth*Wave Number for Waves in Coast). This formula also uses Hyperbolic Tangent (tanh) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Maximum Wave Height?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Maximum Wave Height-
  • Maximum Wave Height=sqrt(Energy Dissipation Rate per unit Surface Area/(0.25*Water Density*[g]*Percentage of Waves Breaking*Mean Wave Frequency))OpenImg
Can the Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion be negative?
No, the Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion?
Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Maximum Wave Height using Miche Criterion can be measured.
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