Joint probability function of local surfaces-particle and phase velocities is derived for a stationary Gaussianwave field with narrow-band spectrum. From the function a model of whitecap coverage is further derived by...Joint probability function of local surfaces-particle and phase velocities is derived for a stationary Gaussianwave field with narrow-band spectrum. From the function a model of whitecap coverage is further derived by using thekinematic condition (including the effect of drift current) for wave breaking. The drift current velocity in the model isthen replaced by the friction velocity through an existing empirical formula. A coefficient in the model for relating temporal and spatial scales of wave breaking is determined by using an existing empirical formula of oceanic whitecap coverage and the well-known Pierson-Moskowitz spectrum. The main features of the model agree well with our generalknowledge and observational evidence on wave breaking in deep waters.展开更多
文摘Joint probability function of local surfaces-particle and phase velocities is derived for a stationary Gaussianwave field with narrow-band spectrum. From the function a model of whitecap coverage is further derived by using thekinematic condition (including the effect of drift current) for wave breaking. The drift current velocity in the model isthen replaced by the friction velocity through an existing empirical formula. A coefficient in the model for relating temporal and spatial scales of wave breaking is determined by using an existing empirical formula of oceanic whitecap coverage and the well-known Pierson-Moskowitz spectrum. The main features of the model agree well with our generalknowledge and observational evidence on wave breaking in deep waters.
