Abstract

The Hilbert-Huang Transform (HHT) method for nonlinear and non-stationary time series analysis is applied to wave field data from the nearshore area. The frequency-time distribution of the energy, designated as a Hilbert spectrum is utilized for the examination of the sea waves and their group structure. The key feature of the HHT method is Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD), which provides a unique basis for expansion of the data, derived from and based on the data. The necessary condition for the existence of wave grouping is determined based on the results of Empirical Mode Decomposition of the data. An attempt is made to investigate the transformation of the sea waves by examination of the decomposition components along the beach profile. The cross-shore variations of the group characteristics are studied. The Hilbert-Huang Transform method provides new insights on the wave and group cross-shore transformation.

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