Hi,
Hoping somebody may be able to give me a little insight into applying the directional spectral analysis tool to MIKE BW outputs.
I have a situation where I am trying to analyse wave conditions in the corner of two reflective revetment structures. However, due to the reflections, the total wave energy is substantially higher than the incident direction as is expected. The model has been run with directional random waves.
I am trying to apply the WS Wave Directional Analysis tool using the n,u,v MEM spectral analysis method to analyse incident and reflected energy, however the spectrum is giving me very little insight into this. All the energy (including reflected energy) appears to be predominately coming from the incident direction.
Is anybody aware of the theoretical background and the potential limitation to applying this analysis in reflective conditions like these? It should be noted that there appears to be a strong pattern of standing waves close to the revetments and I have analysed a location where constructive interference appears to be taking place.
Thanks,
Toby