Wave Height in Nearshore Currents Formulas

Wave Height of a surface wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighbouring trough. And is denoted by H. Wave Height is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Wave Height is always positive.

Formulas to find Wave Height in Nearshore Currents

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Nearshore Currents formulas that make use of Wave Height

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fxRatio of Wave Group Speed and Phase SpeedGo

List of variables in Nearshore Currents formulas

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fx Mass Density Go

fx Wave Crest Angle Go

FAQ

What is the Wave Height?

Wave Height of a surface wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighbouring trough. Wave Height is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Wave Height is always positive.

Can the Wave Height be negative?

No, the Wave Height, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wave Height?

Wave Height is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Wave Height can be measured.

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