MAXIMUM WAVE CONDITIONS FOR DESIGN

This report summarizes available maximum ocean wave characteristics for use in design. The wave characteristics have been determined from a survey of published data obtained from wave recording instruments, and both wave height and period data and wave spectral density are covered. Available wave data sources are reviewed together with the global distribution of data. Uses of maximum wave data in design are discussed and high wave records and wave spectra are included in appendices to this report.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Cost is $5.50 for Members and $8.25 for Non-Members. (Prepared for Panel H-7 (Seakeeping Characteristics) of the Hydrodynamics Committee, March, 1978.)
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Sellars, F
• Publication Date: 1978

Media Info

• Pagination: 33 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Data collection; Design; Electromagnetic spectrum; Measurement; Ocean waves; Reports; Statistics; Surveys; Water waves; Wave height; Wave measurement
• Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria
• Old TRIS Terms: Survey reports; Wave statistics
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Design; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00177066
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: T&R Bull No. 1-37
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 28 1978 12:00AM