Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren Number in Harbor Hydrodynamics Formulas

Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren Number is a dimensionless parameter used to model several effects of (breaking) surface gravity waves on beaches and coastal structures. And is denoted by I_r.

Formulas to find Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren Number in Harbor Hydrodynamics

fxSurf Similarity Number or Iribarren NumberGo

Harbor Hydrodynamics formulas that make use of Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren Number

fxIncident Wave Height given Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren NumberGo

List of variables in Harbor Hydrodynamics formulas

fx Angle Sloped Plane forms with the Horizontal Go

fx Incident Wave Height Go

fx Incident Wave Length in Deepwater Go

FAQ

What is the Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren Number?

Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren Number is a dimensionless parameter used to model several effects of (breaking) surface gravity waves on beaches and coastal structures.

Can the Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren Number be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Surf Similarity Number or Iribarren Number, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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