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Water Depth of the considered catchment is the depth as measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body. Check FAQs
d=(atanh(Hmax0.14λ)k)
d - Water Depth?Hmax - Maximum Wave Height?λ - Wavelength of Coast?k - Wave Number for Waves in Coast?

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0.9439Edit=(atanh(0.7Edit0.1426.8Edit)0.2Edit)
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Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
d=(atanh(Hmax0.14λ)k)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
d=(atanh(0.7m0.1426.8m)0.2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
d=(atanh(0.70.1426.8)0.2)
Next Step Evaluate
d=0.943890799977719m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
d=0.9439m

Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion Formula Elements

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Functions
Water Depth
Water Depth of the considered catchment is the depth as measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Maximum Wave Height
Maximum Wave Height is most probable influenced by the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough.
Symbol: Hmax
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wavelength of Coast
Wavelength of Coast refers to the distance between two successive crests or troughs of a wave as it travels through the water near the shore.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wave Number for Waves in Coast
Wave Number for Waves in Coast is the spatial frequency of a wave, measured in cycles per unit distance or radians per unit distance.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
tanh
The hyperbolic tangent function (tanh) is a function that is defined as the ratio of the hyperbolic sine function (sinh) to the hyperbolic cosine function (cosh).
Syntax: tanh(Number)
atanh
The inverse hyperbolic tangent function returns the value whose hyperbolic tangent is a number.
Syntax: atanh(Number)

Other Formulas to find Water Depth

​Go Water Depth given Energy Dissipation Rate per unit Surface Area due to Wave Breaking
d=KdE''Cg-(Ef)δ
​Go Water Depth given Stable Wave Height
d=Hstable0.4

Other formulas in Energy Flux Method category

​Go Energy Flux associated with Stable Wave Height
Ef'=E''Cg
​Go Energy Dissipation Rate per unit Surface Area due to Wave Breaking
δ=(Kdd)((E''Cg)-(Ef))
​Go Stable Wave Height
Hstable=0.4d
​Go Energy Dissipation Rate by Battjes and Janssen
δ=0.25ρwater[g]QBfm(Hmax2)

How to Evaluate Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion?

Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion evaluator uses Water Depth = ((atanh(Maximum Wave Height/(0.14*Wavelength of Coast)))/Wave Number for Waves in Coast) to evaluate the Water Depth, The Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion formula is defined as a measure by soundings usually acquired by hydrographic surveys, measured from the water level to the bottom surface. Water Depth is denoted by d symbol.

How to evaluate Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion, enter Maximum Wave Height (Hmax), Wavelength of Coast (λ) & Wave Number for Waves in Coast (k) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion

What is the formula to find Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion?
The formula of Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion is expressed as Water Depth = ((atanh(Maximum Wave Height/(0.14*Wavelength of Coast)))/Wave Number for Waves in Coast). Here is an example- 0.943891 = ((atanh(0.7/(0.14*26.8)))/0.2).
How to calculate Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion?
With Maximum Wave Height (Hmax), Wavelength of Coast (λ) & Wave Number for Waves in Coast (k) we can find Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion using the formula - Water Depth = ((atanh(Maximum Wave Height/(0.14*Wavelength of Coast)))/Wave Number for Waves in Coast). This formula also uses Hyperbolic Tangent (tanh), Inverse Hyperbolic Tangent (atanh) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Water Depth?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Water Depth-
  • Water Depth=Decay Coefficient*(Wave Energy*Wave Group Speed-(Energy Flux associated with Stable Wave Height))/Energy Dissipation Rate per unit Surface AreaOpenImg
  • Water Depth=Stable Wave Height/0.4OpenImg
Can the Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion be negative?
Yes, the Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion?
Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Water Depth given Maximum Wave Height by Miche Criterion can be measured.
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