Wave Period in Local Fluid and Mass Transport Velocity Formulas

Wave Period refers to the time it takes for two successive wave crests (or troughs) to pass through a given point. And is denoted by T_p. Wave Period is usually measured using the Second for Time. Note that the value of Wave Period is always positive.

Formulas to find Wave Period in Local Fluid and Mass Transport Velocity

fxWave Period for Horizontal Component of Local Fluid VelocityGo

fxWave Period for Vertical Component of Local Fluid VelocityGo

Local Fluid and Mass Transport Velocity formulas that make use of Wave Period

fxHorizontal Component of Local Fluid VelocityGo

fxVertical Component of Local Fluid VelocityGo

List of variables in Local Fluid and Mass Transport Velocity formulas

fx Horizontal Component of Velocity Go

fx Wavelength of Wave Go

fx Water Depth for Fluid Velocity Go

fx Height of the Wave Go

fx Distance above the Bottom Go

fx Phase Angle Go

fx Vertical Component of Velocity Go

FAQ

What is the Wave Period?

Wave Period refers to the time it takes for two successive wave crests (or troughs) to pass through a given point. Wave Period is usually measured using the Second for Time. Note that the value of Wave Period is always positive.

Can the Wave Period be negative?

No, the Wave Period, measured in Time cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Wave Period?

Wave Period is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Wave Period can be measured.

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