Wave Group Speed in Surf Zone Hydrodynamics Formulas

Wave Group Speed of a wave is the velocity with which the overall envelope shape of the wave’s amplitudes. And is denoted by C_g. Wave Group Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Wave Group Speed is always positive.

Surf Zone Hydrodynamics formulas that make use of Wave Group Speed

fxEnergy Flux associated with Stable Wave HeightGo

fxEnergy Dissipation Rate per unit Surface Area due to Wave BreakingGo

fxWater Depth given Energy Dissipation Rate per unit Surface Area due to Wave BreakingGo

FAQ

What is the Wave Group Speed?

Wave Group Speed of a wave is the velocity with which the overall envelope shape of the wave’s amplitudes. Wave Group Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Wave Group Speed is always positive.

Can the Wave Group Speed be negative?

No, the Wave Group Speed, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wave Group Speed?

Wave Group Speed is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Wave Group Speed can be measured.

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