STATISTICS OF OCEAN WAVE GROUPS

Statistical parameters are derived to describe a group of consecutive waves that are large compared with the average wave height. The parameters describing the statistics of ocean wave groups can be derived from the energy spectrum of the waves; they are then compared with those found for actual wave data. Wave groups are an important consideration in designing mooring systems for large vessels subjected to long-period surge motions.

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  Society of Petroleum Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Nolte, K G
  • Hsu, F H
• Publication Date: 1973-6

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 139-146
• Serial:
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electromagnetic spectrum; Energy; Mooring; Ocean waves
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wave energy
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00050506
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 24 1974 12:00AM