Depth-Limited Significant Wave Height: A Spectral Approach.

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Abstract:

A theoretical equation that describes the region of a wind wave spectrum above the frequency of the spectral peak in a finite depth of water is used to develop a method for estimating depth-limited significant wave height. The theoretical background for the equation, along with supporting field and laboratory data, is given. The method indicates that significant wave height, defined as four times the standard deviation of the wave record, is approximately proportionally to the square root of the water depth.

Author(s):
Vincent, C. Linwood
Author Organization(s):
COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERC-TR-82-3
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*OCEAN WAVES, DEPTH, ESTIMATES, SHALLOW WATER, SPECTRA, STORMS, STATISTICAL ANALYSIS, OCEANS, HEIGHT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography
Keyword(s):
*Wave height, LPN CERC A31592
Report Date:
1982 Aug 01