Part 7: Waves and Tides
Ocean Motion
Waves and tides are periodic motions that shape coastlines, drive mixing, and influence marine life. Wind waves are generated locally, while tides are caused by gravitational forces from the Moon and Sun.
Topics in This Part
7.1 Wave Dynamics
Wave properties, generation, propagation
7.2 Types of Waves
Deep water, shallow water, internal waves
7.3 Tidal Forces
Gravitational theory, equilibrium tides
7.4 Tidal Patterns
Diurnal, semi-diurnal, mixed tides
7.5 Tsunamis
Generation, propagation, coastal impact
7.6 Coastal Processes
Wave breaking, refraction, longshore drift
Wave Equations
Dispersion Relation
$$\omega^2 = gk\tanh(kh)$$
Deep Water Speed
$$c = \frac{gT}{2\pi}$$
UCLA: Blue Planet Oceanography
UCLA lectures on waves, tides, and coastal processes.
Blue Planet: Oceanography — Lec 21
Blue Planet: Oceanography — Lec 22
Oceanography Lectures
Lectures on tides and coastal processes.
Tides
Coastal Oceanography
NPTEL: Wave Hydrodynamics
A comprehensive lecture series on wave dynamics, covering fluid dynamics fundamentals, wave motion theory, wave deformation, random waves, and wave loads on structures.
Basic Fluid Dynamics I
Basic Fluid Dynamics II
Introduction to Wave Hydrodynamics
Wave Motion I
Wave Motion II
Wave Motion III
Wave Motion Problems
Standing Wave Theory
Wave Deformation I
Wave Deformation II
Wave Deformation and Problems
Random Waves
Random Waves and Problems I
Random Waves and Problems II
Random Waves and Problems III
Simulation of Random Waves
Directional Waves
Wave Loads on Structures I
Wave Loads on Structures II
Wave Loads on Structures — Problems I
Wave Loads on Structures — Problems II
Wave Loads on Large Bodies
Finite Amplitude Wave Theories
Hydrodynamic Testing Facility
Hydrodynamic Testing Facility at IITM