Wind-Waves in Oceans

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XI

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2. Introduction

   • Igor V. Lavrenov

   Pages 1-9

3. General Problem Formulation of Wind Wave Modelling in a Non-Uniform Ocean

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   Pages 11-34

4. Mathematical Simulation of Wave Propagation at Global Distances

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   Pages 35-48

5. Numerical Implementation of the Wave Energy Balance Equation

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   Pages 49-79

6. Study of Physical Mechanisms Forming the Wind Wave Energy Spectrum in Deep Water

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   Pages 81-152

7. Wave Evolution in Non-uniform Currents in Deep Water

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   Pages 153-251

8. Wave Transformation in Shallow Water

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   Pages 253-314

9. Wave Transformation in Ice-Covered Water

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   Pages 315-345

10. Conclusion

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    Pages 347-349

11. Back Matter

    Pages 351-376

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The study of sea waves has always been in the focus of mankind's atten­ tion. This is attributed not only to a desire to understand the behaviour in seas and oceans, but also, it has some practical necessity. Developing up-to­ date wind wave numerical methods requires detailed mathematical modelling, starting with wave generation, development, propagation and transformation on the surface in different water areas under quasi-stationary conditions, up to a synthesis of climatic features observed under different wave generation conditions in oceans, sea or coastal areas. The present monograph considers wind waves in terms of the most general formulation of the problem as a probable hydrodynamic process with wide spatial variability. It ranges between the global scale of the oceans, whose typical size is comparable with the Earth's radius, to the regional and local scales of the seas, including water areas limited in space with significant current or depth gradients in coastal zones, where waves cease their existence having propagated tens of thousand miles.

• Ocean
• ocean circulation
• ocean waves
• wind
• wind-wave coupling

From the reviews:

"The book by I. Lavrenov presents his view on the subject, based upon more than 25 years experience both in fundamental theoretical and experimental research, as well as in developing operational forecasting. … The book contains a lot of helpful material … . The book has a consistent underlying philosophy, being ‘practically’ oriented … . Scientists and engineers concerned with practical aspects of wave modelling could definitely benefit from having it as a complementary one on their shelf." (Victor Shrira, Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics, Vol. 98 (3), June, 2004)

• Arctic and Antartic Research Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia

  Igor V. Lavrenov

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