Wave height
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Definition of Wave height:
The vertical distance between the trough and the following crest [1].
This is the common definition for Wave height, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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Notes
In an irregular wave field, successive incident waves have different amplitudes and phases. In deep water the wave height distribution often follows approximately a Rayleigh distribution. However, this is not the case in the surf zone where the wave height is limited by the water depth.
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References
- ↑ CIRIA (1996). Beach management manual. CIRIA Report 153.
