Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures Formula

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Reflection Coefficient is a parameter that describes how much of a wave is reflected by an impedance discontinuity in the transmission medium. Check FAQs
r=aIr2b+Ir2
r - Reflection Coefficient?a - Coefficient 'a'?Ir - Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)?b - Coefficient 'b'?

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0.011Edit=1.2Edit0.095Edit25.5Edit+0.095Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
r=aIr2b+Ir2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
r=1.20.09525.5+0.0952
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
r=1.20.09525.5+0.0952
Next Step Evaluate
r=0.0109940909090909
LAST Step Rounding Answer
r=0.011

Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures Formula Elements

Variables
Reflection Coefficient
Reflection Coefficient is a parameter that describes how much of a wave is reflected by an impedance discontinuity in the transmission medium.
Symbol: r
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient 'a'
Coefficient 'a' is the empirical coefficient used in various equations that describe physical phenomena related to waves, currents, sediment transport, or other environmental factors.
Symbol: a
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)
Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) is a dimensionless parameter used to model several effects of (breaking) surface gravity waves on beaches and coastal structures.
Symbol: Ir
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient 'b'
Coefficient 'b' depend primarily on the structure geometry and to a smaller extent on whether waves are monochromatic or irregular.
Symbol: b
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Reflection from Structures category

​Go Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves
rpsm=Ir25.5+Ir2
​Go Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Irregular Waves
rpsi=1.1Ir25.7+Ir2
​Go Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Rubble-Mound Breakwaters
rrmb=0.6Ir26.6+Ir2
​Go Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Dolos-Armored Breakwaters - Monochromatic Waves
rd=0.56Ir210+Ir2

How to Evaluate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures?

Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures evaluator uses Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2 to evaluate the Reflection Coefficient, The Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures formula is defined as the ratio of the reflected wave height to the incident wave height when waves encounter a structure such as a breakwater, seawall, or any coastal defense structure. Reflection Coefficient is denoted by r symbol.

How to evaluate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures, enter Coefficient 'a' (a), Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) (Ir) & Coefficient 'b' (b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures

What is the formula to find Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures?
The formula of Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures is expressed as Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2. Here is an example- 0.010994 = (1.2*0.095^2)/5.5+0.095^2.
How to calculate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures?
With Coefficient 'a' (a), Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) (Ir) & Coefficient 'b' (b) we can find Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures using the formula - Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2.
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