Title :
Acoustic pressure effects on wave growth studies in wind-wave facilities
Author :
Latif, M.A. ; Shemdin, O.H.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Florida at Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, USA
Abstract :
An equation for evaluating momentum flux from wind to waves is presented. The presence of an acoustic pressure wave and of water wave reflection in wind-wave facilities is shown to lead to incorrect data regarding momentum transfer.
Keywords :
acoustic intensity; seawater; underwater sound; wind; acoustic pressure effect; acoustic pressure wave; momentum flux; momentum transfer; water wave reflection; wave growth study; wind-wave facilities; Acoustic reflection; Acoustic waves; Equations; Oceans; Pressure effects; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Surface waves; Underwater acoustics; Wind speed;
Conference_Titel :
OCEAN 75 Conference
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1975.1154109
