The Application of Third-Generation Models in Coastal Engineering Studies

This paper describes the application of two third-generation wave models to typical coastal engineering studies. Two very different coastal sites were considered and model runs for Case Study 1 were carried out based on measured wave data recorded at an offshore location. For Case Study 1 the model results are compared with wave data recorded at an inshore location. Three storm conditions were considered in detail, but model runs were also carried out for the complete set of measured data. The application of third generation wave models to a second site, Case Study 2, is also demonstrated.