ORIENTATION OF WAVE GENERATING DEVICES FOR GENERATING PLUNGING BREAKERS IN A POOL

摘要

An orientation of wave generating devices is proposed that facilitates the creation of plunging breakers in a body of water. Water waves transform into plunging breakers under specific characteristics of water wave mechanics. Shoaling and refraction are specific processes of water wave mechanics that cause this transformation. By orientating two or more wave generating devices wherein the waves generated by these devices converge into one another, the refraction process of plunging breakers can be simulated. This orientation of wave generating devices therefore facilitates the creation of plunging breakers in a body of water. The plunging breaker can then be simulated in a manner favorable for surfing.