1. Introduction 2. Observation techniques 3. Description of ocean waves 4. Statistics 5. Linear wave theory (oceanic waters) 6. Waves in oceanic waters 7. Linear wave theory (coastal waters) 8. Waves in coastal waters 9. The SWAN wave model Appendices References Index.

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Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters

Real time wave forecasting using neural networks

Based on a field observation at the Vinh Quang coast in northern Vietnam, the characteristics of wave reduction due to the drag force of one mangrove species, Sonneratia sp., were quantitatively analyzed. The reduction rate of sea waves in this area changed substantially with the tidal phase, due to the unique vertical configuration of Sonneratia sp. At the shallow range of water depth, since the shape of pneumatophores of Sonneratia sp. tapers off upward, the effect of drag force by these roots on the wave reduction decreased with the increase in the water level, resulting in a decrease in the rate of wave reduction. On the other hand, when water levels rose above the height of thickly spread branches and leaves of these trees, the rate of wave reduction increased again with an increase in the water level. Further, at this high range of water level, the rate of wave reduction depended strongly on the incident wave height. These results indicate that the thickly grown mangrove leaves effectively dissipate huge wave energy which occurs during storms such as typhoons, and protect coastal areas. Referring to the past studies, our results suggest that the hydrodynamic knowledge in various mangrove conditions such as the vertical configuration of mangrove species, their vegetation conditions, water depth, incident wave condition and the relationships between these factors should be further accumulated and then quantitatively formulated in order to protect coastal areas from severe sea waves.

Wave reduction in a mangrove forest dominated by Sonneratia sp.

Increasing wave heights and extreme value projections: The wave climate of the U.S. Pacific Northwest

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Assessing climate change impacts on open sandy coasts: A review

Handbook of coastal and ocean engineering

Chapter 1: Numerical Solution of Coastal Water Wave Equations. Chapter 2: Revetment Protection for Coastal and Shoreline Structures Exposed to Wave Attack. Chapter 3: Design of Dikes and Revetments - Dutch Practice. Chapter 4: Wave Forces on Vertical and Composite Walls. Chapter 5: Offshore (Detached) Breakwaters. Chapter 6: Wave Overtopping of Coastal and Shoreline Structures. Chapter 7: Sediment Transport and Beach Profile Change Due to Random Wave. Chapter 8: Coastal Protection Methods. Chapter 9: Shoreline Protection Methods - Japanese Experience. Chapter 10: Beach Nourishment Design. Chapter 11: Navigation channels. Chapter 12: Maintenance Dredging in Channels and Harbors. Chapter 13: Subaqueous Capping of Contaminant Sediment. Chapter 14: Modeling the Physical and Chemical Stability of Underwater Caps in Rivers and Harbors. Chapter 15: The USACE Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) Program. Chapter 16: Numerical Models for Predicting the Fate of Dredged Material Placed in Open Water. Chapter 17: Removal of Contaminated Sediment by Dredging. Chapter 18: Marine Aggregate Dredging. Chapter 19: Methodology for Delineation of Coastal Hazard Zones and Development Setback for Open Duned Coasts. Appendices. Index.

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Handbook of Coastal Engineering

Part 1 Basic fluid mechanics. Part 2 Dredge pumps: theory and application of centrifugal pumps elements of dredge pump design model testing of pumps pump characteristics cavitation of dredge pumps gas effect and removal. Part 3 Equipment: dredging equipment - mechanical, hydraulic suction including cutterhead, hopper, other and special equipment for contaminated soils barges tug and work boats survey boats. Part 4 Sediment: sediment characteristics classification systems soil investigation in situ materials in disposal areas sediment sampling settlement consolidation. Part 5 Pipeline transport of solids: regimes of settlement flow methods to calculate friction losses types of pipe. Part 6 Dredging methods: river estuaries open water operating characteristics of cutterhead dredges. Part 7 Disposal of dredged material: open water confined management strategies construction of dredged material islands for wildlife productive use of dredged materials. Part 8 Environmental effects of dredging: re-suspension of sediment while dredging placement of dredged material - open water and confined regulatory criteria - environmental impact statements and permit system. Part 9 Instrumentation and automation: flow and velocity meters density meters production meters. Part 10 Project planning: preliminary studies - site investigations, surveying, project layout, volume calculations plans, specifications, regulations, permits contract preparation, estimation, bidding project management - production measurement, reports.

John B. Herbich

Papers

Handbook of coastal and ocean engineering

Handbook of Coastal Engineering

Handbook of Dredging Engineering

Seafloor scour : design guidelines for ocean-founded structures

Offshore pipeline design elements