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Third-order approximation to short-crested waves

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In this paper, the variables of a short-crested wave system are derived to a third-order approximation by a perturbation method, under the assumption of full reflexion, uniform finite depth and an inviscid incompressible fluid.
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Short-crested wave systems, as produced by two progressive waves propagating at an oblique angle to each other, have an extremely important effect on a sedimentary bed. The complex water-particle motions are conducive to lifting material into suspension and sustaining it in motion. In order to study this phenomenon rigorously, the variables of this wave system are derived to a third-order approximation by a perturbation method. The case of waves reflecting obliquely from a vertical wall is examined under the assumptions of full reflexion, uniform finite depth and an inviscid incompressible fluid. The new formulation reduces to standing or Stokes waves at the limiting angles of approach. Expressions for kinematic quantities are also presented.

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Standing surface waves of finite amplitude

TL;DR: In this article, the surface profile, potential function, pressure and frequency of the motion are determined (to third order) as series in powers of the amplitude divided by the wavelength, and graphs of the surface profiles and of the pressure as a function of depth are included.
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An experimental note on finite-amplitude standing gravity waves

TL;DR: In this article, the frequency effect reversal appears to occur at a depth ratio of 0·14, somewhat less than the predicted ratio of0·17, and experimental confirmation of this prediction is reported together with estimates of the magnitude of the frequency effects at several depths.
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Limiting conditions for cnoidal and Stokes waves

TL;DR: In this article, it was shown that the limiting heights of cnoidal waves are also related to the vanishing of the pressure gradient near the wave crest, and the third approximation to Stokes waves in finite water depths was verified by the use of the classical small-perturbation expansion method which is best suited for small wave amplitudes.
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