Water Surface Elevation in Subsurface Pressure Formulas

Water Surface Elevation directly impacts the magnitude and distribution of hydrostatic pressure acting on submerged structures, such as seawalls, offshore platforms. And is denoted by η. Water Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Water Surface Elevation is always negative.

Subsurface Pressure formulas that make use of Water Surface Elevation

fxPressure Reference Factor given Height of Surface Waves based on Subsurface MeasurementsGo

fxPressure given Height of Surface Waves based on Subsurface MeasurementsGo

fxCorrection Factor given Height of Surface Waves based on Subsurface MeasurementsGo

fxDepth below SWL of Pressure GaugeGo

FAQ

What is the Water Surface Elevation?

Water Surface Elevation directly impacts the magnitude and distribution of hydrostatic pressure acting on submerged structures, such as seawalls, offshore platforms. Water Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Water Surface Elevation is always negative.

Can the Water Surface Elevation be negative?

Yes, the Water Surface Elevation, measured in Length can be negative.

What 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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