Calculation of wave-induced longshore current in surf zone by using Boussinesq equations

Shaowu Li*, Tomoya Shibayama

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Abstract

This paper aims to propose a widely applicable numerical method for the computation of longshore current on the basis of Boussinesq equations. Laboratory data of longshore current of Visser (1991) are used to be compare with the numerical results. The effects of side boundary conditions to the longshore current are discussed. A socalled 'numerical pump' method is proposed in handling the side boundaries for the purpose to obtain a relatively uniform longshore distribution of longshore current and to diminish the circulation of flow outside the surf zone.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTraffic and Transportation Studies 2002 - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Traffic and Transportation Studies, ICTTS 2002
PagesX334-345
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000 Dec 1
Externally publishedYes
EventCoastal Engineering 2000 - 27th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2000 - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Duration: 2000 Jul 162000 Jul 21

Publication series

NameCoastal Engineering 2000 - Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2000
Volume276

Conference

ConferenceCoastal Engineering 2000 - 27th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2000
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney, NSW
Period00/7/1600/7/21

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ocean Engineering

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