1. What is Deep-Water Wavelength?

Deep-Water Wavelength is the horizontal distance between two successive crests (or troughs) of the wave in deep water conditions, where water depth is greater than half the wavelength.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• \( \lambda_o \) — Deep-Water Wavelength (m)
• \( H_b \) — Wave Height at Incipient Breaking (m)
• \( \Omega_b \) — Breaker Height Index (-)

Explanation: This formula calculates the deep-water wavelength by dividing the wave height at incipient breaking by the breaker height index.

3. Importance of Deep-Water Wavelength Calculation

Details: Calculating deep-water wavelength is essential for coastal engineering, wave energy assessment, and understanding wave behavior in offshore environments.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter wave height at incipient breaking in meters and breaker height index (dimensionless). Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is wave height at incipient breaking?
A: Wave height at incipient breaking refers to the height of the wave at the point where it starts breaking, often referred to as the breaker point.

Q2: What is breaker height index?
A: Breaker Height Index is the ratio of wave height and still water depth at the shore face location where waves start breaking.

Q3: When is this calculation most applicable?
A: This calculation is most applicable in deep water conditions where water depth is greater than half the wavelength.

Q4: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: This formula provides an approximation and may have limitations in complex coastal environments with varying bathymetry.

Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The accuracy depends on the precision of the input values and the applicability of the formula to specific wave conditions.