Numerical Simulation of Wave Transformation in the Fars Gulf

Saeed Khorram

Abstract


A numerical model has been developed for the simulation of wave transformations that is applicable to irregular bottom topographies. Model is based on nonlinear parabolic mild slope equation and could simulate wave shoaling, refraction, diffraction together. The numerical model has been solved by Mac Cormack Method with using Point Gauss Seidel Iteration Method. Wave phase gradient of Ebersole (1985) has been used to determine local wave number in the model. The model is applicable to arbitrary varying bottom topographies. Unidirectional waves are considered for the numerical model. It is a reliable tool to simulate wave shoaling, refraction and diffraction. Model predictions are compared with the physical experiment over semicircular shoaling area. Model has been applied to Fars Gulf located on the Mediterranean Sea Coast of Iran which has an industrially important role for Iran since a great industrial harbour and oil pipelines are located.

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