Return Flow Velocity in Harbor Oscillations Formulas

Return Flow Velocity is the velocity of water moving back towards the sea, beneath the incoming waves on a beach. It is a significant component of the nearshore hydrodynamics. And is denoted by V_r. Return Flow Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Return Flow Velocity is always negative.

Formulas to find Return Flow Velocity in Harbor Oscillations

fxReturn Flow VelocityGo

Harbor Oscillations formulas that make use of Return Flow Velocity

fxVessel Speed given Return Flow VelocityGo

List of variables in Harbor Oscillations formulas

fx Vessel Speed Go

fx Channel Width corresponding to Mean Water Depth Go

fx Water Depth Go

fx Water Surface Drawdown Go

fx Vessel’s Midsection Wetted Cross-Sectional Area Go

FAQ

What is the Return Flow Velocity?

Return Flow Velocity is the velocity of water moving back towards the sea, beneath the incoming waves on a beach. It is a significant component of the nearshore hydrodynamics. Return Flow Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Return Flow Velocity is always negative.

Can the Return Flow Velocity be negative?

Yes, the Return Flow Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Return Flow Velocity?

Return Flow Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Return Flow Velocity can be measured.

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