A deterministic method for predicting wave elevation based on pressure measurements is developed. The method is based on the hybrid wave model (HWM), which employs both conventional and phase modulation methods for modeling wave-wave interactions in an irregular wave train. The predicted wave elevation using the HWM based on the pressure measurement of a steep transient wave train is in excellent agreement with the corresponding elevation measurement, while that using linear wave theory (LWT) has relatively large discrepancies.

Issue Section:
Research Papers
Topics:
Pressure measurement, Surface waves (Fluid), Waves, Wave packets, Linear wave theory, Modeling, Transients (Dynamics)
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