What is Wave Reflection on Structures?
If there is a change in water depth as a wave propagates forward, a portion of the wave’s energy will be reflected. When a wave hits a vertical, impermeable, rigid surface-piercing wall, essentially all of the wave energy will reflect from the wall. On the other hand, when a wave propagates over a small bottom slope, only a very small portion of the energy will be reflected. The degree of wave reflection is defined by the reflection coefficient Cr = Hr/Hi where Hr and Hi are the reflected and incident wave heights, respectively.
How to Calculate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves?
Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves calculator uses Reflection Coef. (Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves) = Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2/(5.5+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2) to calculate the Reflection Coef. (Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves), The Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves formula is defined as a fundamental parameter that quantifies the ratio of reflected wave energy to incident wave energy when a wave encounters a sloping shoreline or structure. Reflection Coef. (Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves) is denoted by rpsm symbol.
How to calculate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves, enter Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) (Ir) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.001638 = 0.095^2/(5.5+0.095^2).