Waves
Ocean Waves
Anatomy of a Wave
Motion in a Wave
Wave Classification
Period of a Wave
Wave Characteristics
Deep vs. Shallow Water Waves
Deep Water Waves
C = L/T
Speed (m/sec)
= wavelength (m)/period (sec)
(= function of the period)
Period is constant
Shorter wavelength = slower wave
Shallow Water Waves
Shallow vs. Deep Water Waves
Shallow Water Waves
History of a Wave
Wave Height
Surf Zone
Breakers
Refraction