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2. CONTENTS:
• Introduction
• Origin of a wave
• Wave anatomy
• Types of waves
• Wave speed
• Wave classification
• Tsunami
• Conclusion
• References
3. INTRODUCTION:
Waves are energy in motion. Wave phenomena
involve transmission of energy by means of cyclic
movement through solid, liquid and gaseous medium. The
medium does not travel, but the energy that travel and
passes through the medium. The particles in the medium
oscillate or cycle in a back and forth or up and down in
orbital motion transmitting energy from one particle to
another. In an orbital motion the particles in the medium
move in closed circles as the wave passes.
Based on movements waves are classified as:
- Longitudinal waves
- Transverse waves
4. ORIGIN OF A WAVE
waves are generated because of the introduction
of a disturbing force. A pulse of energy is introduced and
waves are produced by it. This disturbing force is called a
generating force.
Wind blowing across the ocean surface provides the
disturbing force for wind waves.
Landslides, volcanic eruptions or faulting of the sea floor
associated with earthquakes are the disturbing forces for
seismic waves(tsunamis).
When the waves are sufficiently of large size, so that the
restoring force of the earths gravity is more important
than surface tension, the waves are called gravity waves
The wind and surface tension create small waves called
ripples or capillary waves
5. WAVE ANATOMY
• Wave Crest
• Wave Trough
• Wave height (H)
• Wavelength (L)
• Still water level
• Orbital motion
6. TYPES OF WAVES
Deep water waves:-
The paths of water molecules in a wind wave are
circular only when the wave is travelling in deep water. In greater
depths, the smaller circles have little energy these waves are
called as Deep water waves.
Shallow water waves:-
these are the waves where the depth(d) is less than
1/20 of the wavelength (L/20). A wave with a 20m wavelength will
act as shallow water wave if the water is less than 1 m deep. Also
called as long waves
Intermediate depth water waves (Transitional Waves):-
they have wavelengths greater than twice the water
depth but less than 20 times. In other words, they travel through
water deeper than 1/20 their original length
7. DEEP- AND SHALLOW-WATER WAVES
Deep-water waves
• Water depth > wave
base
Shallow-water waves
• Water depth < 1/20 of
wavelength
Transitional waves
• Water depth < wave
base but also > 1/20 of
wavelength
8. WAVE SPEED (S):
General formula:
Deep-water waves:
• Wave speed (S) in meters per second = 1.56 T in
seconds
• Wave speed (S) in feet per second = 5.12 T in seconds
Shallow-water waves: (d = water depth)
)(period
)(wavelength
)(speedWave
T
L
S
metersin3.13secondpermetersin)(speedWave dS
feetin5.67secondperfeetin)(speedWave dS
9. WAVE CLASSIFICATION
Ocean waves can be classified in various ways:
Disturbing Force- the forces which generate the waves.
1. Meteorological forcing (wind, air pressure); sea and swell
belong to this category.
2. Earthquakes; they generate tsunamis, which are shallow water
or long waves.
3. Tides (astronomical forcing); they are always shallow water or
long waves.
10. Waves originate in a
“sea” area
Swell describes waves
that:
• Have traveled out of
their area of
origination
• Exhibit a uniform and
symmetrical shape
THE “SEA” AND SWELL
11. It is a series of ocean
waves commonly caused by
violent movement of the sea
floor by submarine faulting,
landslides, or volcanic activity.
speed is nearly equal to 500
miles per hour outward from
the site of the violent-
movement.
TSUNAMI
12. TSUNAMI TERMINOLOGY
• Often called “tidal waves” but have nothing to do
with the tides
• Japanese term meaning “harbor wave”
• Also called “seismic sea waves”
Created by movement of the ocean floor by:
• Underwater fault movement
• Underwater avalanches
• Underwater volcanic eruptions
14. TSUNAMI CHARACTERISTICS
• Affect entire water column, so carry more energy
than surface waves
• Can travel at speeds over 700 kilometers per
hour
• Small wave height in the open ocean, so pass
beneath ships unnoticed
• Build up to extreme heights in shallow coastal
areas
15. Free Waves, Forced Waves
• Free waves- a wave that is formed by a disturbing
force such as a storm. Waves continue to move without
additional wind energy
• Forced wave- a wave that is maintained by its
disturbing force, e.g., tides
16. Wind Waves- gravity waves formed by the transfer of
wind energy into water
• Wave height- usually <3m
• Wave length- 60-150m
Factors that affect wind wave development:
• Wind strength
• Wind duration
• Fetch- the uninterrupted distance the wind blows
17. Types of Breaking Waves:
• Spilling breaker
• Plunging breaker
• Surging beaker
• Collapsing breaker
Factors that determine the position and nature of the breaking
wave:
• Slope
• Contour
• Composition
WAVES APPROACHING SHORE
18. CONTD..
• Spilling breaker: when there is only very gentle slope to the
bottom incoming waves grow gradually toward breaking
proportions
• Plunging breakers: plunging breakers are trough like structures
and when waves (crest) enters they break and this type of
breakers are common in beaches of steep slopes
• Surging breakers: the slope of the bottom may be so steep that
a wave does not break until it reaches shore, these breakers
that suddenly build up and break right at the shore is called
surging breakers.
• Collapsing breaker: in collapsing breakers, breaking occurs over
lower half of wave with little upward splash
19. CONCLUSION
• Just like wind mills and wind turbines that generate
power and electricity from the wind, scientists are now
working to generate power from the sea.
• The motions they create perform a vital role in
transporting energy around the globe and shaping the
coastlines.
• Navy uses waves to power sensors.