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  • Oceanography
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics

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  • The mild-slope equation is a common tool for modeling wave propagation.
  • Previous models had limitations in accurately representing the interplay between wave non-linearity and varying seabed topography.
  • Accurate wave modeling is crucial for coastal protection and infrastructure design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel nonlinear frequency-domain model based on the mild-slope equation.
  • To enhance the model's accuracy by improving the scaling of non-linearity with bathymetry.
  • To develop an efficient computational approach through a parabolic approximation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a new nonlinear frequency-domain model incorporating amplitude gradient terms.
  • Formulated an elliptic model that accounts for closer correspondence between non-linearity scaling and bathymetric variations.
  • Derived a parabolic approximation for efficient numerical computation.

Main Results:

  • The enhanced model includes additional nonlinear summation terms due to amplitude gradients.
  • The parabolic approximation facilitates efficient modeling of the governing equations.
  • Comparisons demonstrate improved performance of the new model against previous models and experimental data.

Conclusions:

  • The new nonlinear frequency-domain model offers enhanced accuracy in wave propagation predictions.
  • The model's improved formulation better captures complex wave-seabed interactions.
  • This advancement provides a more reliable tool for coastal engineering applications.