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Water Elevation is the height or level of water relative to a specified reference point. It's a crucial parameter in understanding the behavior of coastal and ocean environments. Check FAQs
η''=(H2)cos(θ)
η'' - Water Elevation?H - Wave Height?θ - Phase Angle?

Water Surface Elevation Example

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0.75Edit=(3Edit2)cos(60Edit)
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Water Surface Elevation Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Water Surface Elevation?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
η''=(H2)cos(θ)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
η''=(3m2)cos(60°)
Next Step Convert Units
η''=(3m2)cos(1.0472rad)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
η''=(32)cos(1.0472)
Next Step Evaluate
η''=0.750000000000257m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
η''=0.75m

Water Surface Elevation Formula Elements

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Functions
Water Elevation
Water Elevation is the height or level of water relative to a specified reference point. It's a crucial parameter in understanding the behavior of coastal and ocean environments.
Symbol: η''
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wave Height
Wave Height is the vertical distance between the crest and the trough of a wave. Higher wave heights correspond to greater wave forces, which leads to increased structural loading.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Phase Angle
Phase Angle is the angular displacement between the oscillations of water level and pore water pressure within the seabed or coastal structures.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
cos
Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Syntax: cos(Angle)

Other Formulas to find Water Elevation

​Go Water Surface Elevation of Two Sinusoidal Wave
η''=(H2)cos((2πxL1)-(2πtT1))+(H2)cos((2πxL2)-(2πtT2))

Other formulas in Pressure Component category

​Go Total or Absolute Pressure
Pabs=(ρ[g]Hcosh(2πDZ+dλ)cos(θ)2cosh(2πdλ))-(ρ[g]Z)+Patm
​Go Atmospheric Pressure given Total or Absolute Pressure
Patm=Pabs-(ρ[g]Hcosh(2πDZ+dλ))cos(θ)2cosh(2πdλ)+(ρ[g]Z)
​Go Phase Angle for Total or Absolute Pressure
θ=acos(Pabs+(ρ[g]Z)-(Patm)ρ[g]Hcosh(2πDZ+dλ)2cosh(2πdλ))
​Go Friction Velocity given Dimensionless Time
Vf=[g]tdt'

How to Evaluate Water Surface Elevation?

Water Surface Elevation evaluator uses Water Elevation = (Wave Height/2)*cos(Phase Angle) to evaluate the Water Elevation, The Water Surface Elevation Formula is defined as the water level or stage, is a critical parameter it indicates the height of the water surface above a reference point, typically above sea level or a specified datum. Water Elevation is denoted by η'' symbol.

How to evaluate Water Surface Elevation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Water Surface Elevation, enter Wave Height (H) & Phase Angle (θ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Water Surface Elevation

What is the formula to find Water Surface Elevation?
The formula of Water Surface Elevation is expressed as Water Elevation = (Wave Height/2)*cos(Phase Angle). Here is an example- 0.75 = (3/2)*cos(1.0471975511964).
How to calculate Water Surface Elevation?
With Wave Height (H) & Phase Angle (θ) we can find Water Surface Elevation using the formula - Water Elevation = (Wave Height/2)*cos(Phase Angle). This formula also uses Cosine (cos) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Water Elevation?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Water Elevation-
  • Water Elevation=(Wave Height/2)*cos((2*pi*Spatial Progressive Wave/Wavelength of Component Wave 1)-(2*pi*Temporal Progressive Wave/Wave Period of Component Wave 1))+(Wave Height/2)*cos((2*pi*Spatial Progressive Wave/Wavelength of Component Wave 2)-(2*pi*Temporal Progressive Wave/Wave Period of Component Wave 2))OpenImg
Can the Water Surface Elevation be negative?
Yes, the Water Surface Elevation, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Water Surface Elevation?
Water Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Water Surface Elevation can be measured.
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