A regular wave has the following properties in 50m depth water: wave height: 3.5 m; wave period: 11 sec; wave angle: 30 degrees. Using linear wave theory, estimate the wave height in 6m depth, assuming straight and parallel depth contours.

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A regular wave has the following properties in 50m depth water:

  • wave height: 3.5 m; wave period: 11 sec; wave angle: 30 degrees.

Using linear wave theory, estimate the wave height in 6m depth, assuming straight and parallel depth contours.

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