Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height Calculator

✖Zero-Moment Wave Height used to describe the wave field is four times the standard deviation of the surface elevation, or four times the square root of the zeroth-order moment of the wave spectrum.ⓘ Zero-Moment Wave Height [H_m0,b]

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✖Local Depth refers to the vertical distance from a specified datum to the sea floor is a critical parameter in many coastal processes, wave transformation, sediment transport, and structure design.ⓘ Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height [d_l]

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Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height

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`"d"_{"l"} = "H"_{"m0,b"}/0.6`

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`"20m"="12.00m"/0.6`

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Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Local Depth = Zero-Moment Wave Height/0.6
d_l = H_m0,b/0.6
This formula uses 2 Variables

Variables Used

Local Depth - (Measured in Meter) - Local Depth refers to the vertical distance from a specified datum to the sea floor is a critical parameter in many coastal processes, wave transformation, sediment transport, and structure design.
Zero-Moment Wave Height - (Measured in Meter) - Zero-Moment Wave Height used to describe the wave field is four times the standard deviation of the surface elevation, or four times the square root of the zeroth-order moment of the wave spectrum.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Zero-Moment Wave Height: 12 Meter --> 12 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

d_l = H_m0,b/0.6 --> 12/0.6

Evaluating ... ...

d_l = 20

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

20 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

20 Meter <-- Local Depth

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height Formula

Local Depth = Zero-Moment Wave Height/0.6
d_l = H_m0,b/0.6

What is Breaker Index?

Breaker Index is defined as the ratio between the height of a wave and the water depth in which the wave breaks. or The ratio of wave height and still water depth at the shore face location where waves start breaking.

How to Calculate Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height?

Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height calculator uses Local Depth = Zero-Moment Wave Height/0.6 to calculate the Local Depth, The Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height formula is defined as the vertical distance from a specified datum to the sea floor given four times the square root of the zeroth-order moment (area) of the wave spectrum. Local Depth is denoted by d_l symbol.

How to calculate Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height, enter Zero-Moment Wave Height (H_m0,b) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height calculation can be explained with given input values -> 20 = 12/0.6.

FAQ

What is Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height?

The Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height formula is defined as the vertical distance from a specified datum to the sea floor given four times the square root of the zeroth-order moment (area) of the wave spectrum and is represented as d_l = H_m0,b/0.6 or Local Depth = Zero-Moment Wave Height/0.6. Zero-Moment Wave Height used to describe the wave field is four times the standard deviation of the surface elevation, or four times the square root of the zeroth-order moment of the wave spectrum.

How to calculate Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height?

The Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height formula is defined as the vertical distance from a specified datum to the sea floor given four times the square root of the zeroth-order moment (area) of the wave spectrum is calculated using Local Depth = Zero-Moment Wave Height/0.6. To calculate Local Depth given Zero Moment Wave Height, you need Zero-Moment Wave Height (H_m0,b). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Zero-Moment Wave Height and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Local Depth?

In this formula, Local Depth uses Zero-Moment Wave Height. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Local Depth = Root Mean Square Wave Height/0.42

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