Coastal and Barbour structures A wave train is observed approaching a coast that has straight parallel near-shore contours in the north-south direction. Where the depth is 5m, the wave length is( 85+1+a) m and the wave crest forms an angle of 9 degrees with the shore (waves from south-west). What is the incident wave direction in deep water? a= 7

Coastal and Barbour structures A wave train is observed approaching a coast that has straight parallel near-shore contours in the north-south direction. Where the depth is 5m, the wave length is( 85+1+a) m and the wave crest forms an angle of 9 degrees with the shore (waves from south-west). What is the incident wave direction in deep water? a= 7

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter6: Waves And Sound

Section: Chapter Questions

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