The maths of sea waves
John Harrison
- Region:
- South East
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Subject enthusiast, experienced speaker
- Fee:
- Unknown: Depends on the group
- Category:
- Science
- Updated:
- 14th October 2022
- Tagged:
- Waves | Mathematics
The sea surface may appear complex and chaotic, but it is subject to the laws of physics, and many aspects of its behaviour can be explained and predicted mathematically. In this talk I give an overview of how sea waves form, and how they respond to wind, gravity and water depth. I looks at storms and swells, at 'killer waves' and at the Severn Bore. I include the results I have replicated of work that I did in the 1960s. I assume familiarity with school level maths but the talk is illustrated with lots of photographs and diagrams, as well as some equations. I can adapt the talk to suit the needs of the audience. See: jaharrison.me.uk/Talks/MathsWave
Views: 335 | Enquiries: 1About John Harrison
My career was half as a Chartered Engineer and half as a chartered Ergonomics & Human Factors consultant. My talks draw partly on that but more on many other interests including: photography, fell walking, bell ringing, railways, bricks, human perception, maths ,... I have given around 250 talks to 100+ different groups. I'm based in Wokingham, Berkshire so limited to the surrounding area for in-person events (but online can be anywhere). Details of my talks are on my website at: jaharrison.me.uk/Talks
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