An evaluation of wave propagation simulations over a barred beach with a Boussinesq-type model |
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| Authors: | João Mil-Homens Conceição JEM Fortes António A Pires-Silva |
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| Institution: | 1. WW – Consultores de Hidráulica e Obras Marítimas, S.A., Rotunda Nuno Rodrigues dos Santos, 1-B – 10°, 2685-223 Portela, Portugal;2. Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil,LNEC-DHA-NPE, Av. do Brasil, 101, 1700-066 Lisboa, Portugal;3. Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon (TULisbon), Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal |
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| Abstract: | The FUNWAVE model is used for simulating simulation of monochromatic and irregular wave propagation in a channel with a bar-trough profile. FUNWAVE is based upon the extended Boussinesq equations. The study aims to analyze the model's performance when simulating shoaling, wave breaking and nonlinear interactions that are present in nearshore wave propagation. For that, high-order time domain statistics (root mean-square wave height, skewness, asymmetry and the kurtosis) of the model simulations and of the observations were compared along the whole channel. Also, a frequency domain analysis including standard spectral analysis and the bispectrum was carried out in selected points of the flume. The evaluation included the role of the wave breaking internal model parameters. The main conclusion is that, in general, the one-dimensional version of FUNWAVE simulates quite well the nonlinear transformation of a wave over a bottom with a bar-tough profile, for both regular and irregular wave conditions. The model reproduces the transformation of the wave shape, specially the increasing sharper wave crests and flatter troughs and also the lack of vertical symmetry with crests pitching forward, as it propagates along the domain. However, some differences persist after wave breaking, mainly due to the nature of the wave-breaking module. In this module, the energy dissipation is induced by the increase of viscosity, a rather simple mechanism, without the modification of the wave shape. Also, the energy dissipation develops in a smooth way which is appropriated for spilling breaking waves, but not for plunging breaking waves where the dissipation starts more abruptly. |
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