Total Water Depth Formula

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Coastal Water Depth is the depth measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body. Check FAQs
Hc=h+η'
Hc - Coastal Water Depth?h - Still-Water Depth?η' - Mean Water Surface Elevation?

Total Water Depth Example

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49Edit=20Edit+29Edit
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Total Water Depth Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Hc=h+η'
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Hc=20m+29m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Hc=20+29
LAST Step Evaluate
Hc=49m

Total Water Depth Formula Elements

Variables
Coastal Water Depth
Coastal Water Depth is the depth measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body.
Symbol: Hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Still-Water Depth
Still-Water Depth refers to the depth of the water at a particular location, excluding the effects of waves and other short-term fluctuations.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean Water Surface Elevation
Mean Water Surface Elevation is the average height of a body of water’s surface.
Symbol: η'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Wave Setup category

​Go Still Water Depth given Total Water Depth
h=Hc-η'
​Go Mean Water Surface Elevation given Total Water Depth
η'=Hc-h
​Go Set down for Regular Waves
η'o=(-18)(H2(2πλ)sinh(4πdλ))
​Go Wave Height given Mean Water Surface Elevation Set down for Regular Waves
H=η'o8sinh(4πdλ)2πλ

How to Evaluate Total Water Depth?

Total Water Depth evaluator uses Coastal Water Depth = Still-Water Depth+Mean Water Surface Elevation to evaluate the Coastal Water Depth, The Total Water Depth formula is defined as the depth of the level that the sea surface (at a given point and time) would assume in the absence of wind waves. Coastal Water Depth is denoted by Hc symbol.

How to evaluate Total Water Depth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Water Depth, enter Still-Water Depth (h) & Mean Water Surface Elevation (η') and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Water Depth

What is the formula to find Total Water Depth?
The formula of Total Water Depth is expressed as Coastal Water Depth = Still-Water Depth+Mean Water Surface Elevation. Here is an example- 49 = 20+29.
How to calculate Total Water Depth?
With Still-Water Depth (h) & Mean Water Surface Elevation (η') we can find Total Water Depth using the formula - Coastal Water Depth = Still-Water Depth+Mean Water Surface Elevation.
Can the Total Water Depth be negative?
No, the Total Water Depth, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Water Depth?
Total Water Depth is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Total Water Depth can be measured.
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