Multi-resolution wavelet basis for solving steady forced Korteweg–de Vries model

Abstract

Abstract A steady forced Korteweg–de Vries (fKdV) model which includes gravity, capillary, and pressure distributions is solved numerically using the wavelet Galerkin method. The anti-derivatives of Daubechies wavelets are developed as the basis of the solution subspaces for the mixed boundary condition type. Accuracy of numerical solutions can be improved by increasing the number of wavelet levels in the multi-resolution analysis. The theoretical result of convergence rate is also shown. The problem can be viewed as gravity-capillary wave flows over an applied pressure distribution. The flow regime can be characterized by subcritical, supercritical, and critical flows depending on the value of the Froude number. Trapped depression and elevation waves are found over the pressure distribution. For a near-critical flow regime, a generalized solitary wave with ripples is presented. This shows a capillary effect in balance to gravity and the pressure force on the free surface.