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WAVE REFRACTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

The process by which a water wave, moving in shallow water as it approaches the shore at an angle, tends to be turned from its original direction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Changement de direction et de vitesse dans la propagation de la houle sous l'influence d'une variation de la profondeur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
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