GEN 2339

Ocean Waves

Stanford University · UGRD · Fall 2026

1 section

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The fluid mechanics of surface gravity waves in the ocean of relevance to engineers and oceanographers. Topics include irrotational waves, wave dispersion, wave spectra, effects of bathymetry (shoaling), mass transport, effects of viscosity, and mean currents driven by radiation stresses. Prerequisite: CEE 262A or a graduate class in fluid mechanics.

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Class #stanford-2339Fall 2026UGRD3 credits

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