Mean Water Surface Elevation in Surf Zone Hydrodynamics Formulas

Mean Water Surface Elevation is the average height of a body of water’s surface. And is denoted by η'. Mean Water Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Mean Water Surface Elevation is always positive.

Formulas to find Mean Water Surface Elevation in Surf Zone Hydrodynamics

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Surf Zone Hydrodynamics formulas that make use of Mean Water Surface Elevation

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List of variables in Surf Zone Hydrodynamics formulas

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FAQ

What is the Mean Water Surface Elevation?

Mean Water Surface Elevation is the average height of a body of water’s surface. Mean Water Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Mean Water Surface Elevation is always positive.

Can the Mean Water Surface Elevation be negative?

No, the Mean Water Surface Elevation, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Mean Water Surface Elevation?

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

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