Occurrence of extreme waves in three-dimensional mechanically generated wave fields propagating over an oblique current KU Leuven
Laboratory experiments were performed to study the dynamics of three-dimensional mechanically generated waves propagating over an oblique current in partial opposition. The flow velocity varied along the mean wave direction of propagation with an increasing trend between the wave-maker and the centre of the tank. Tests with regular wave packets traversing the area of positive current gradient showed that the concurrent increase of wave steepness ...