Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Local Depth = RMS of all measured Wave Heights/0.42
dl = Hrms/0.42
This formula uses 2 Variables
Variables Used
Local Depth - (Measured in Meter) - Local Depth is relative to wave height in the saturated breaking zone.
RMS of all measured Wave Heights - (Measured in Meter) - RMS of all measured Wave Heights is defined as a parameter influencing Breaker Height Index that is commonly used to define the wave height at breaking in the saturated zones.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
RMS of all measured Wave Heights: 8.4 Meter --> 8.4 Meter No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
dl = Hrms/0.42 --> 8.4/0.42
Evaluating ... ...
dl = 20
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
20 Meter --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
20 Meter <-- Local Depth
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking
Go Local Depth = RMS of all measured Wave Heights/0.42
Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking
Go RMS of all measured Wave Heights = 0.42*Local Depth

Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking Formula

Local Depth = RMS of all measured Wave Heights/0.42
dl = Hrms/0.42

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 Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking?

Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking calculator uses Local Depth = RMS of all measured Wave Heights/0.42 to calculate the Local Depth, The Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking is defined as parameter influencing Breaker Height Index that is commonly used to define wave height at breaking at saturation zone. Local Depth is denoted by dl symbol.

How to calculate Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking, enter RMS of all measured Wave Heights (Hrms) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking calculation can be explained with given input values -> 20 = 8.4/0.42.

FAQ

What is Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking?
The Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking is defined as parameter influencing Breaker Height Index that is commonly used to define wave height at breaking at saturation zone and is represented as dl = Hrms/0.42 or Local Depth = RMS of all measured Wave Heights/0.42. RMS of all measured Wave Heights is defined as a parameter influencing Breaker Height Index that is commonly used to define the wave height at breaking in the saturated zones.
How to calculate Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking?
The Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking is defined as parameter influencing Breaker Height Index that is commonly used to define wave height at breaking at saturation zone is calculated using Local Depth = RMS of all measured Wave Heights/0.42. To calculate Local Depth given Root-mean-square Wave Height at Breaking, you need RMS of all measured Wave Heights (Hrms). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for RMS of all measured Wave Heights 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 RMS of all measured Wave Heights. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Local Depth = Zero-Moment Wave Height at Breaking/0.6
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