Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Wind Driven Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves
ua = u-uw-ut-uo-ui
This formula uses 6 Variables
Variables Used
Wind Driven Current - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Wind Driven Current (length/time). Wind driven circulation is the process in which winds moving along the surface of the ocean push the water in their direction and create currents near the surface.
Total Current in the Surf Zone - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Total Current in the Surf Zone is summation of all wind-driven, tidal, oscillatory and steady currents.
Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves [length/time] depends on Total Current in the Surf Zone-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow, Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves and Wind Driven Current.
Tidal Current - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Tidal Current [length/time] are the only type of current affected by the interactions of the Earth, sun, and moon.
Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves is denoted by uo symbol.
Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves is composed of motions at many scale, forced by several processes and is interconnected by various components.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Total Current in the Surf Zone: 45 Meter per Second --> 45 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves: 16 Meter per Second --> 16 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Tidal Current: 12 Meter per Second --> 12 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves: 3 Meter per Second --> 3 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves: 8 Meter per Second --> 8 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
ua = u-uw-ut-uo-ui --> 45-16-12-3-8
Evaluating ... ...
ua = 6
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
6 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
6 Meter per Second <-- Wind Driven Current
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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6 Nearshore Currents Calculators

Tidal current given Total Current in Surf Zone
Go Tidal Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-(Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves+Wind Driven Current+Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves+Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves)
Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone
Go Wind Driven Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves
Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves
Go Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Wind Driven Current
Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves
Go Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Wind Driven Current
Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves
Go Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Tidal Current-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves-Wind Driven Current
Total Current in Surf Zone
Go Total Current in the Surf Zone = Wind Driven Current+Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves+Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves+Tidal Current+Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves

Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone Formula

Wind Driven Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves
ua = u-uw-ut-uo-ui

What does the current do to the sand in the surf zone?

Sand grains move along the shore and up and down beaches because of currents made by waves. Waves break when they reach shallow water, creating turbulence. This area is called the surf zone. The turbulence kicks up the sand and then currents move it along the beach.

How to Calculate Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone?

Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone calculator uses Wind Driven Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves to calculate the Wind Driven Current, The Wind driven current given total current in surf zone is defined as the Wind driven circulation describes the process in which winds moving along the surface of the ocean push the water in their direction and create currents near the surface. Wind Driven Current is denoted by ua symbol.

How to calculate Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone, enter Total Current in the Surf Zone (u), Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves (uw), Tidal Current (ut), Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves (uo) & Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves (ui) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone calculation can be explained with given input values -> 21.97889 = 45-16-12-3-8.

FAQ

What is Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone?
The Wind driven current given total current in surf zone is defined as the Wind driven circulation describes the process in which winds moving along the surface of the ocean push the water in their direction and create currents near the surface and is represented as ua = u-uw-ut-uo-ui or Wind Driven Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves. Total Current in the Surf Zone is summation of all wind-driven, tidal, oscillatory and steady currents, Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves [length/time] depends on Total Current in the Surf Zone-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow, Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves and Wind Driven Current, Tidal Current [length/time] are the only type of current affected by the interactions of the Earth, sun, and moon, Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves is denoted by uo symbol & Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves is composed of motions at many scale, forced by several processes and is interconnected by various components.
How to calculate Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone?
The Wind driven current given total current in surf zone is defined as the Wind driven circulation describes the process in which winds moving along the surface of the ocean push the water in their direction and create currents near the surface is calculated using Wind Driven Current = Total Current in the Surf Zone-Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves-Tidal Current-Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves-Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves. To calculate Wind Driven Current given Total Current in Surf Zone, you need Total Current in the Surf Zone (u), Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves (uw), Tidal Current (ut), Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves (uo) & Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves (ui). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Total Current in the Surf Zone, Steady Current driven by Breaking Waves, Tidal Current, Oscillatory Flow due to Wind Waves & Oscillatory Flow due to Infragravity Waves and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
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