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  • Oceanography
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics

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  • Traditional parabolic equation models are limited to small wave propagation angles due to a fixed principal direction.
  • Accurate wave field prediction requires models that accommodate broader directional spreading.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop advanced modeling approaches for wave propagation across a wide range of directions.
  • To enhance the prediction capabilities of wave models by overcoming the angular limitations of existing parabolic equations.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a new dispersive nonlinear mild-slope equation model.
  • Implemented a higher-order parabolic model using minimax approximation and nonlinear summation.
  • Extended the parabolic equation with Fourier decomposition for alongshore components and modified inverse Fourier transform terms.

Main Results:

  • The proposed models successfully enable wave propagation across a broad range of directions.
  • Validation against laboratory experiments (wave focusing, shoals) demonstrated model accuracy.
  • Enhanced prediction of wave focusing and propagation around topographical features.

Conclusions:

  • The novel modeling approaches significantly improve wave propagation predictions.
  • These models offer a more versatile and accurate tool for coastal engineering and oceanographic studies.
  • The methods effectively account for complex wave interactions with bathymetry.