Experiments on transformation and run-up of wave trains

This paper. details experiments undertaken in the UK Coastal Research Facil ity (CRF)at Hy draulies Research (HR), Wallingford, on transformation and r un-up of wave trains. The purpose of these experiments is to provide verifi cation data for numerical models of wave transformation in shoaling. surf a nd swash zones. This is the kind of data ih:lt flume experiments are unable to provide, and is collected in the highly controlled environment of CRF w here extrinsic factors present in the field are not an issue. The experimen ts concerning wave trains are undertaken by use of existing wave generation software, and the run-up measurements are made with large experimental run -up gauges.