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Surface waves due to blasts on and above inviscid liquids of finite depth

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For the problem of waves due to an explosion above the surface of a homogeneous ocean of finite depth, asymptotic expressions of the velocity potential and the surface displacement are determined for large times and distances from the pressure area produced by the incident shock. It is shown that the first item in Sakurai's approximation scheme for the pressure field inside the, blast wave as well as the results of Taylor's point blast theory can be used to yield realistic expressions of surface displacement. Some interesting features of the wave motion in general are described. Finally some numerical calculations for the surface elevation were performed and included as a particular case.

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Mondal, C.R. Surface waves due to blasts on and above inviscid liquids of finite depth. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Math. Sci.) 105, 227–239 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02880369

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