Accession Number:

AD0612006

Title:

Generation of Waves by Wind. State of the Art

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NATIONAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE CO WASHINGTON DC

Report Date:

1965-01-15

Abstract:

Contents Practical applications -- deep water Significant wave concept Complex nature of sea surface Wave variability Wave spectrum concepts Froude scaling of the wave spectrum Propagation of waves and swells into shallow water Generation of wind waves in shallow water Generation of wind waves over a bottom of constant depth Decay of waves in deep water Wave statistics Wind speed versus wind speed.

Supplementary Note:

Presented at International Summer Course Lunteren (Netherlands), 1-18 Sep 64.

Pages:

0108

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Distribution Statement:

Approved for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited.

Contract Number:

NONR-4177(00)

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4.52MB