In-situ and model wave characterization at the Alfeite Beach

Journal of Coastal Research

Volumn , Issue SPEC. ISSUE 56, 2009, Pages 168-172

  Capitao R ^a   Fortes, C J ^a   Santos, J A ^a   Pinheiro, L ^a  

^a NATIONAL LABORATORY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING   (Portugal)

Author keywords

Alfeite beach; SWAN model; Wave measurements; Wind waves

Indexed keywords

EID: 79960485340     PISSN: 07490208     EISSN: 15515036     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

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