The FUNWAVE model application and its validation using laboratory data

详细信息    查看全文

• 作者：Donatella Bruno ; Francesca De Serio ; Michele Mossa
• 关键词：FUNWAVE ; Regular wave ; Numerical model ; Physical model ; Breaking wave ; Shoaling zone ; Wave elevation ; Velocity
• 刊名：Coastal Engineering
• 出版年：2009
• 出版时间：July 2009
• 年：2009
• 卷：56
• 期：7
• 页码：773-787
• 全文大小：3731 K

文摘

In this paper, the performance of a well known and widespread Boussinesq model is evaluated for its ability to predict deep waters and shoaling zone velocity and elevation, comparing them with laboratory data. The model evaluation places emphasis on the parameters of the wave field that could be used for the prediction of coastal phenomena. It was found that the model proved its ability to predict regular wave velocity and elevation both in deep waters and shoaling zones right up to the breaking region. In contrast to previous works found in literature, the comparisons in this case are not limited to modelled and measured wave elevations, but also involve horizontal velocities. As a result, experimental and computed time series of wave elevations and horizontal velocities and their corresponding phase-averaged values are investigated along the wave channel, showing a good performance of the model.

Also some considerations referring to measured and modelled turbulent velocities are illustrated.