ATM 107 The Oceans

Ch. 10 – The Waves

Wed., 4 November 2015

Daily Announcements:

1) Exam #2 grades will be posted on Blackboard once they have been processed.

2) Monday, Nov. 9, is the last day to drop any course with a “W”.

Song #1: “Surfer Girl” by The Beach Boys

Song #2: “Surfin’ Safari” by The Beach Boys

Song #3: “Surfin’ USA” by The Beach Boys

Text Source Today: 10.1 through 10.5, 10.6*

* excluding the section “Episodic Waves”; to be discussed in detail later

· Waves in the Ocean

· Characteristics of a Wave Notes Template

· Wave Motion PDF DOC

· Wave Speed

· Deep Water Waves

· Storm Generated Waves & Dispersion

Study Guide Material (Stacey’s Guide) :

1) List the three primary “generating forces” of ocean waves.

2) What is the primary “restoring force” of a fully developed large ocean wave?

3) Become familiar with the terms describing the “characteristics of a wave”,

especially wavelength (L), period (T) and wave speed (C).

4) To what depth do the orbital motion of water particles of a deep water wave extend?

5) Define “wave speed” in terms of its wavelength and period.

6) Define a “deep water wave?” What generates them? What restores them?

7) Which move faster, longer deep water waves or shorter deep water wave?

8) Explain the difference between storm generated “forced waves” and “free waves.”

9) What are “wave trains (wave packets)?”

10)What are “swells?”