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A predictive equation for wave setup using genetic programming
Charline Dalinghaus
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School of Environment, Faculty of Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Giovanni Coco
School of Environment, Faculty of Science, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Pablo Higuera
Moody's RMS (Risk Management Solutions), EC3R7AG, London, UK
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Wave setup is a critical component of coastal flooding. Consequently, understanding and being able to predict wave setup is vital to protect coastal resources and the population living near the shore. Here, we applied machine learning to improve the accuracy of present predictors of wave setup. The results show that the new predictors outperform existing formulas demonstrating the capability of machine learning models to provide a physically sound description of wave setup.
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