Numerical Modeling - Wave Agitation

Wave agitation refers to the wave conditions inside a harbor - a vital statistic for many port & marina operations around the world. Wave agitation is the third and final step in the wave modeling process, preceded by wave generation and wave transformation. Baird carries out wave agitation modeling for the design of new port facilities, in addition to assessments of existing ports and proposed port expansions.

Baird typically employs Boussinesq models to evaluate wave agitation. These models are well suited to port and nearshore projects. Primary capabilities include:

• wave diffraction, refraction and shoaling;
• full and partial reflection; and
• multiple wave generators.

These models also provide a map of the wave conditions in the model domain, and allow for advanced visualization techniques. Visualizations allow for greater insight into the cause and possible solutions to a harbor agitation problem.

Baird has conducted wave agitation modeling for assessing a variety of topics including:

• port operations;
• marina and dockage designs;
• inlet and estuary wave conditions;
• coastal processes with complex bathymetries; and
• design of coastal structures.