Publications Related to REFDIF Model Development and Applications

Chapters in Books

1. Martin, P. A., Dalrymple, R. A. and Kirby, J. T., ``Parabolic modelling of water waves'', in Gravity Waves in Water of Finite Depth, J. N. Hunt (ed). Advances in Fluid Mechanics}, 10, 169-213, Computational Mechanics Publications, 1997.

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Kirby, J.T. and Dalrymple, R.A.,``A parabolic equation for the combined refraction-diffraction of Stokes waves by mildly-varying topography'' Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 136, 453-466, 1983.

2. Kirby, J.T., ``A note on linear surface wave-current interaction over slowly varying topography'' Journal of Geophysical Research, 89, 745-747, 1984.

3. Dalrymple, R.A., Kirby, J.T. and Hwang, P.A., ``Wave diffraction due to areas of energy dissipation'' Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 110, 67-79, 1984.

4. Kirby, J.T. and Dalrymple, R.A., ``Verification of a parabolic equation for propagation of weakly-nonlinear waves'' Coastal Engineering, 8, 219-232, 1984.

5. Kirby, J.T., ``A general wave equation for waves over rippled beds'' Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 162, 171-186, 1986.

6. Kirby, J. T., ``On the gradual reflection of weakly-nonlinear Stokes waves in regions with varying topography'' Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 162, 187-209, 1986.

7. Kirby, J. T. and Dalrymple, R. A., ``Modelling waves in surfzones and around islands''Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 112, 78-93, 1986.

8. Kirby, J. T., ``Higher-order approximations in the parabolic equation method for water waves'' Journal of Geophysical Research, 91, 933-952, 1986.

9. Kirby, J. T. and Dalrymple, R. A., ``Approximate modelling of nonlinear dispersion in monochromatic wave models'' Coastal Engineering, 9, 545-561, 1986, and reply to discussions, 11, 87-92, 1987.

10. Kirby, J. T., ``Open boundary condition in the parabolic equation method'' Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 112, 460-465, 1986.

11. Kirby, J. T., ``Rational approximations in the parabolic equation method for water waves'' Coastal Engineering, 10, 355-378, 1986.

12. Kirby, J. T., ``Parabolic wave computations in non-orthogonal coordinate systems'', Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 114, 673-685, 1988.

13. Kirby, J. T., Dalrymple, R. A. and Kaku, H., ``Parabolic approximations for water waves in conformal coordinate systems'', Coastal Engineering, 23, 185-213, 1994.

14. Work, P.A., and Kaihatu, J.M., ``Wave transformation at Pensacola Pass, Florida'', Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 123, 314-321, 1997.

15. Chawla, A., Özkan-Haller, H. T. and Kirby, J. T., ``Spectral model for wave transformation over irregular bathymetry'', Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal and Ocean Engineering, 124, 189-198, 1998.

16. Raichle, A. W., "Numerical predictions of surfing conditions at Mavericks, California", Shore and Beach, 66(2), 26-30, 1998.

17. Kirby, J. T. and Misra, S. K., ``A note on the modified mild-slope equation'', submitted to Journal of Fluid Mechanics, October 1998

Refereed Abstracts and Conference Proceedings

1. Kirby, J. T. and Dalrymple, R. A., ``Propagation of weakly nonlinear surface waves in the presence of varying depth and currents'', Proc. 20th Congress Int. Assoc. Hydraulic Research 7, 198-202, Moscow, September, 1983.

2. Dalrymple, R. A., Kirby, J. T. and Mann, D. W., ``Wave propagation in the vicinity of islands''Proc. 16th Offshore Technology Conf., Houston, 249-253, May, 1984.

3. Kirby, J. T., ``Large-angle parabolic equation methods''Proc. 20th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Taipei, November, 1986.

4. Dalrymple, R. A., Kirby, J. T. and Seli, D. J., ``Wave trapping by breakwaters''Proc. 20th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, Taipei, November, 1986.

5. Kaihatu, J. M. and Kirby, J. T., ``Frequency-domain water wave evolution in finite depth'', 1991 AGU Fall Meeting, December 1991. EOS, Transactions AGU, 72, Fall Meeting Suppl., 253, 1991 (abstract only).

6. Kirby, J. T., ``Water waves in variable depth under continuous sea ice'', Proc. 2nd Intl. Offsh. and Polar Engrng. Conf., 70-76, San Francisco, June 14-19, 1992.

7. Kirby, J. T. and Dalrymple, R. A., ``Parabolic and angular spectrum wave models in conformally-mapped coordinate systems'', Advances in Hydro- Science and Engineering, S. S-Y. Wang (ed), 1563-1570, Washington, June 1993.

8. Özkan, H. T. and Kirby, J. T., ``Evolution of breaking directional spectral waves in the nearshore zone'', Proc. Waves '93, ASCE, 849-863, New Orleans, July 25-28, 1993.

9. Cox, M. O., Howd, P. A. and Kirby, J. T., ``Shoreface geological control of nearshore wave energy'', submitted for Geol. Soc. Am. meeting, 1995.

10. Cox, M. O., Howd, P. A. and Kirby, J. T. ``Application of a weakly non-linear wave refraction/diffraction model to the Wimble Shoals, NC region'', AGU Fall Meeting, 1995.

11. Chawla, A., Özkan-Haller, H. T. and Kirby, J. T., ``Experimental study of breaking waves over a shoal'', Proc. 25th Intl. Conf. Coast. Engrng., Orlando, 2-15, 1996.

12. Kaihatu, J.M., Rogers, W.E., Hsu, Y.L., and O'Reilly, W.C. "Use of phase resolving numerical wave models in coastal areas," Fifth International Workshop on Wave Hindcasting and Forecasting, Melbourne FL, 389-403, 1998.

Additional Technical Reports

1. Kirby, J.T., ``Propagation of weakly-nonlinear surface water waves in regions with varying depth and current'', Department of Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, Research Report CE-83-37, July, 1983. (also Ph.D. dissertation)

2. Kirby, J.T., ``Water wave propagation over uneven bottoms'', Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering Department, University of Florida, Technical Report UFL/COEL-TR/055, January, 1985.

3. Dalrymple, R.A. and Kirby, J.T., ``Wave modification in the vicinity of islands. REF/DIF 1 Documentation manual'', Coastal and Offshore Engineering and Research, Inc., Newark, DE., January, 1985. (Revised June, 1986)

4. Kirby, J.T. and Dalrymple, R.A., ``Combined refraction/diffraction model REF/DIF 1, user's manual'', Coastal and Offshore Engineering and Research, Inc., Newark, DE., January, 1985. (Revised June, 1986)

5. Kaku, H. and Kirby, J.T., ``A parabolic model in polar coordinates for breakwater harbors'', Tech. Report UFL/COEL-TR/075, Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, May, 1988.

6. Kirby, J. T. and Ozkan, H. T., 1992, ``Combined Refraction/Diffraction Model for Spectral Wave Conditions REF/DIF S, Version 1.0. Documentation and User's Manual'', Research Report No. CACR-92-06, Center for Applied Coastal Research, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark.

7. Kirby, J. T. and Dalrymple, R. A., 1993, ``Combined Refraction/Diffraction Model REF/DIF 1, Version 2.4. Documentation and User's Manual'', Research Report No. CACR-92-04, Center for Applied Coastal Research, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark.

8. Kirby, J. T. and Özkan, H. T., 1994, ``Combined Refraction/Diffraction Model for Spectral Wave Conditions REF/DIF S, Version 1.1. Documentation and User's Manual'', Research Report No. CACR-94-04, Center for Applied Coastal Research, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark.

9. Kirby, J. T. and Dalrymple, R. A., 1994, ``Combined Refraction/Diffraction Model REF/DIF 1, Version 2.5. Documentation and User's Manual'', Research Report No. CACR-94-22, Center for Applied Coastal Research, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark.

10. Kaihatu, J. M., 1997, ``Review and verification of numerical wave models for near coastal areas - Part 1: Review of mild-slope equation, relevant approximations, and technical details of numerical wave models'', NRL/FR/7322--97-9669, Naval Research Laboratory, 27 pp.

11. Rogers, W. E., Kaihatu, J. M. and Hsu, Y. L., 1998, ``Review and verification of numerical wave models for near coastal areas - Part 2: Verification of near coastal numerical wave models'', NRL/FR/7322--97-9680, Naval Research Laboratory, 103 pp.

12. Hsu, Y.L., J.K. Kaihatu and A. MacNaughton, 1998. Validation test report for coastal wave refraction and diffraction model, NRL formal report, NRL/FR/7322-97-9664, 24 pp.

13. R. Allard, L. Hsu, M.Collins, J. McKee Smith, M. Earle and K. Miles, 1998, ``Use of Coupled Numerical Wave and Surf Models to Simulate the Littoral Environment from Deep Water to the Beach'', NRL/FR/7322--98-9688, 48 pp.