Abstract
A closed form solution is given for the problem of simple harmonic plane waves incident obliquely on a semi-infinite barrier. The amplitude of the Kelvin wave component is considered and it is found that increased amplitudes of the Kelvin waves can be expected for certain wave numbers, depending upon the angle of incidence.
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Haines, C.R. Kelvin wave generation by a semi-infinite barrier. PAGEOPH 119, 46–50 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00878720
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