Limiting Wave Period Calculator

✖Water Depth from Bed means the depth as measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body.ⓘ Water Depth from Bed [D_w]

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✖Limiting Wave Period is defined as the parameter of wave mechanics.ⓘ Limiting Wave Period [T_p]

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Limiting Wave Period Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Limiting Wave Period = 9.78*((Water Depth from Bed/[g])^0.5)
T_p = 9.78*((D_w/[g])^0.5)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 2 Variables

Constants Used

[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth Value Taken As 9.80665

Variables Used

Limiting Wave Period - (Measured in Second) - Limiting Wave Period is defined as the parameter of wave mechanics.
Water Depth from Bed - (Measured in Meter) - Water Depth from Bed means the depth as measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Water Depth from Bed: 45 Meter --> 45 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

T_p = 9.78*((D_w/[g])^0.5) --> 9.78*((45/[g])^0.5)

Evaluating ... ...

T_p = 20.9500360146299

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

20.9500360146299 Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

20.9500360146299 ≈ 20.95004 Second <-- Limiting Wave Period

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Limiting Wave Period Formula

LaTeX Go

Limiting Wave Period = 9.78*((Water Depth from Bed/[g])^0.5)
T_p = 9.78*((D_w/[g])^0.5)

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How to Calculate Limiting Wave Period?

Limiting Wave Period calculator uses Limiting Wave Period = 9.78*((Water Depth from Bed/[g])^0.5) to calculate the Limiting Wave Period, The Limiting Wave Period formula is defined as the parameter of wave mechanics, consequently recommending that deepwater wave growths be used for all depths with the constraint that no wave period can grow past a limiting value. Limiting Wave Period is denoted by T_p symbol.

How to calculate Limiting Wave Period using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Limiting Wave Period, enter Water Depth from Bed (D_w) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Limiting Wave Period calculation can be explained with given input values -> 20.95004 = 9.78*((45/[g])^0.5).

FAQ

What is Limiting Wave Period?

The Limiting Wave Period formula is defined as the parameter of wave mechanics, consequently recommending that deepwater wave growths be used for all depths with the constraint that no wave period can grow past a limiting value and is represented as T_p = 9.78*((D_w/[g])^0.5) or Limiting Wave Period = 9.78*((Water Depth from Bed/[g])^0.5). Water Depth from Bed means the depth as measured from the water level to the bottom of the considered water body.

How to calculate Limiting Wave Period?

The Limiting Wave Period formula is defined as the parameter of wave mechanics, consequently recommending that deepwater wave growths be used for all depths with the constraint that no wave period can grow past a limiting value is calculated using Limiting Wave Period = 9.78*((Water Depth from Bed/[g])^0.5). To calculate Limiting Wave Period, you need Water Depth from Bed (D_w). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Water Depth from Bed 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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