Calculating Water Wavelength Using Dispersion Relation and Approximation

Abstract

The dispersion relation equation is used to directly compute wave number and wave length to compliment water wave pressure sensor readings. Waves are measured to help coastal engineering to better mitigate coastal infrastructures. Various given wave periods and water depths are used to show how the dispersion relation equation could compute wave length. Also, shallow and deep-water approximations are formulated from the dispersion relation equation and the results are compared. Determine wavelength of oceanic water using the dispersion relation equation and compare the results with computed shallow and deep-water approximations. MOTIVATION