Abstract
A simple compact equation for gravity water waves, which includes a nonlinear wave term and advection term, is derived. Numerical simulations in the framework of this equation demonstrate an initial stage of freak wave breaking.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 529-540 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Natural Hazards |
Volume | 84 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Breather
- Freak waves
- Hamiltonian formalism
- Modulational instability
- Nonlinear water waves
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Water Science and Technology
- Atmospheric Science
- Earth and Planetary Sciences (miscellaneous)