Energy dissipation through wind-generated breaking waves

Zhang, Shuwen; Cao, Ruixue; Xie, Lingling

doi:10.1007/s00343-012-1224-6

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“…However, previous studies still have not been able to establish a comprehensive understanding of wave breaking in deep ocean. Zhang et al [ 3 ] use a vertical distribution model of turbulent kinetic energy based on an exponential distribution method, and they demonstrate that the energy dissipation rate of breaking waves relies on wind speed and the sea state. He and Song [ 4 ] examine the onset and the strength of unforced wave breaking in a numerical wave tank, and they suggest that the application of energy growth rate can yield better results than using the initial wave steepness for estimating the fractional energy losses.…”

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Validation of an Improved Statistical Theory for Sea Surface Whitecap Coverage Using Satellite Remote Sensing Data

Wang

Yang

et al. 2018

Sensors

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The whitecap coverage at the sea surface is affected by the ratio of kinetic energy to potential energy, θ, the wave spectrum width parameter, ρ, and other factors. This paper validates an improved statistical theory for surface whitecap coverage. Based on the theoretical analysis, we find that the whitecap coverage is more sensitive to ρ than to θ, and the improved statistical theory for surface whitecap coverage is suitable in regions of rough winds and waves. The satellite-derived whitecap coverage data in the westerly wind zone is used to validate the improved theory. The comparison between the results from theory and observations displays a better performance from the improved theory relative to the other methods tested.

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