Boussinesq Models and Their Application to Coastal Processes across a Wide Range of Scales

AbstractIn this paper, the development of a class of depth-integrated, phase-resolving models for surface wave propagation, known as Boussinesq-type models (BTMs), is reviewed. This review concentrates on the extension of the leading order formulation for weakly dispersive waves to include a range o...

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Published in:Journal of waterway, port, coastal, and ocean engineering port, coastal, and ocean engineering, 2016-11, Vol.142 (6)
Main Author: Kirby, James T
Format: Article
Language:English
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Coastal processes
Concentrates
Marine
Ocean engineering
Ocean models
Oceans
Three dimensional models
Waterways
Wave propagation
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Summary:AbstractIn this paper, the development of a class of depth-integrated, phase-resolving models for surface wave propagation, known as Boussinesq-type models (BTMs), is reviewed. This review concentrates on the extension of the leading order formulation for weakly dispersive waves to include a range of physical effects and considers model applications at a range of scales ranging from surf zone processes to ocean basin–scale tsunami propagation. A brief overview of the connection of BTMs to nonhydrostatic models, in either depth-integrated or three-dimensional form, is included.
ISSN:0733-950X
1943-5460
DOI:10.1061/(ASCE)WW.1943-5460.0000350