Analysis of Numerical Simulation on Near Surface Beneath Clean and Contaminated Small-Scale Wind-Driven Water Waves

We report on a numerical study conducted to investigate the near-surface flow beneath clean and contaminated small-scale wind-driven water surfaces. The numerical model is validated in terms of the velocity and surface wave characteristics. A good agreement is observed between the experimental and numerical values. The results from the numerical model show that the mean velocity in the near-surface region is 25–50% higher beneath the contaminated surface as compared to the clear surface. The present trend is also in agreement with the previous experimental observations.