Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline Calculator

✖Water Depth at Breaking is the depth of water where ocean surface waves start to break as they approach the shore which depends on the wave climate and is therefore highly variable.ⓘ Water Depth at Breaking [d_b]			+10% -10%
✖Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line is the increase in mean water level due to the presence of breaking waves.ⓘ Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line [η_s]			+10% -10%
✖Set Down at the Breaker Point where wave setdown is a wave-induced decrease of the mean water level before the waves break.ⓘ Set Down at the Breaker Point [η_b]			+10% -10%

✖Breaker Depth Index is the ratio of the wave height at breaking, to the water depth, at the breakpoint.ⓘ Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline [γ_b]

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Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Breaker Depth Index = sqrt(8/3*((Water Depth at Breaking/(Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line-Set Down at the Breaker Point))-1))
γ_b = sqrt(8/3*((d_b/(η_s-η_b))-1))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

Variables Used

Breaker Depth Index - Breaker Depth Index is the ratio of the wave height at breaking, to the water depth, at the breakpoint.
Water Depth at Breaking - (Measured in Meter) - Water Depth at Breaking is the depth of water where ocean surface waves start to break as they approach the shore which depends on the wave climate and is therefore highly variable.
Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line - (Measured in Meter) - Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line is the increase in mean water level due to the presence of breaking waves.
Set Down at the Breaker Point - (Measured in Meter) - Set Down at the Breaker Point where wave setdown is a wave-induced decrease of the mean water level before the waves break.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Water Depth at Breaking: 55 Meter --> 55 Meter No Conversion Required
Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line: 53 Meter --> 53 Meter No Conversion Required
Set Down at the Breaker Point: 0.23 Meter --> 0.23 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

γ_b = sqrt(8/3*((d_b/(η_s-η_b))-1)) --> sqrt(8/3*((55/(53-0.23))-1))

Evaluating ... ...

γ_b = 0.335693746144917

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.335693746144917 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.335693746144917 ≈ 0.335694 <-- Breaker Depth Index

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline Formula

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Breaker Depth Index = sqrt(8/3*((Water Depth at Breaking/(Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line-Set Down at the Breaker Point))-1))
γ_b = sqrt(8/3*((d_b/(η_s-η_b))-1))

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How to Calculate Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline?

Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline calculator uses Breaker Depth Index = sqrt(8/3*((Water Depth at Breaking/(Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line-Set Down at the Breaker Point))-1)) to calculate the Breaker Depth Index, The Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline formula is defined as the ratio of wave height and still water depth at the shoreface location where waves start breaking. Breaker Depth Index is denoted by γ_b symbol.

How to calculate Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline, enter Water Depth at Breaking (d_b), Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line (η_s) & Set Down at the Breaker Point (η_b) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.62361 = sqrt(8/3*((55/(53-0.23))-1)).

FAQ

What is Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline?

The Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline formula is defined as the ratio of wave height and still water depth at the shoreface location where waves start breaking and is represented as γ_b = sqrt(8/3*((d_b/(η_s-η_b))-1)) or Breaker Depth Index = sqrt(8/3*((Water Depth at Breaking/(Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line-Set Down at the Breaker Point))-1)). Water Depth at Breaking is the depth of water where ocean surface waves start to break as they approach the shore which depends on the wave climate and is therefore highly variable, Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line is the increase in mean water level due to the presence of breaking waves & Set Down at the Breaker Point where wave setdown is a wave-induced decrease of the mean water level before the waves break.

How to calculate Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline?

The Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline formula is defined as the ratio of wave height and still water depth at the shoreface location where waves start breaking is calculated using Breaker Depth Index = sqrt(8/3*((Water Depth at Breaking/(Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line-Set Down at the Breaker Point))-1)). To calculate Breaker Depth Index given Set-down at Breaker Point at Still-Water Shoreline, you need Water Depth at Breaking (d_b), Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line (η_s) & Set Down at the Breaker Point (η_b). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Water Depth at Breaking, Setup at the Still-Water Shore Line & Set Down at the Breaker Point 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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