CEE514 UW Finite-Length Breakwater Solver

Calculates combined multi-tip diffraction (K_DT) and interference patterns behind a detached barrier segment.

1. Input Parameters

Initial Wave Height, H_i (m)

Wave Period, T (seconds)

Water Depth, d (m)

Incident Angle at Tip 'a', θ_a (degrees)

Breakwater Length, B (m)

Distance from Edge 'a' to P, r_a (m)

Angle from Edge 'a' to P, β_a (degrees)

Wave Length (L)-meters

Relative Phase Alignment (Δφ_rel)-degrees

Auto-Solved r_b (Edge 'b' to P)-meters

Auto-Solved β_b (Internal Edge 'b' Angle)-degrees

Solved θ_b Angle-degrees

Edge 'a' Coeff (K_Da)-coefficient

Edge 'b' Coeff (K_Db)-coefficient

Combined Coefficient (K_DT)-Total interference

Combined Wave Height (H_T)-meters