Know Your Surf (Classic Reprint)

Joe William Johnson, Robert L. Wiegel

ISBN 10: 1527834042 / ISBN 13: 9781527834040

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth exploration of the complex dynamics and characteristics of waves, surf, and beaches. It draws upon years of research and observations to provide valuable insights and practical advice for those navigating the challenges of operating in these environments. The book delves into the various types of waves and breakers, their formation, and their behavior, empowering readers with a comprehensive understanding of these phenomena. It also examines the impact of waves on beach morphology, including the formation of bars, cusps, and scarps. Of particular interest to military personnel, craft operators, and amphibious vehicle users, the book offers practical guidance on operating in the surf zone. It explores the effects of waves on craft stability, provides techniques for traversing breakers safely, and discusses strategies for avoiding hazards such as rip currents and broaching. Through detailed explanations and real-world examples, the book equips readers with the knowledge and skills to operate confidently and effectively in challenging surf conditions. Its insights are invaluable for safe and successful amphibious operations, as well as for scientific research, coastal engineering, and recreational activities in these dynamic environments. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Know Your Surf (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1527834042
• ISBN 13: 9781527834040
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Geology

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Excerpt from Know Your Surf

The waves which one encounters at sea and which form the breakers along beaches are almost always caused by winds. There. Are other types of waves in the ocean such as the waves that are formed by a ship moving in the ocean and the tidal waves which occur occasionally and often cause great damage. Tidal waves, technically known as seismic waves, are caused either directly or indirectly by earthquakes on the ocean bottom, and have nothing at all to do with the tides. Those caused by underwater earthquakes are rare, and the ones formed by ships are of little significance. The types that affect amphibious operations are the waves generated by wind blowing over the ocean surface. At first these waves are very small, like the ones formed on a pond; then they grow larger. In general, the greater the area Over which the wind blows, the longer it blows and the stronger the wind, the heavier is the sea (the higher and longer the waves).

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.