Statistical Properties and Spectra of Sea Waves
The following sections are included:
Random Wave Profiles and Definitions of Representative Waves
Spatial Surface Forms of Sea Waves
Definition of Representative Wave Parameters
Distributions of Individual Wave Heights and Periods
Wave Height Distribution
Relations Between Representative Wave Heights
Distribution of Wave Period
Spectra of Sea Waves
Frequency Spectra
Directional Wave Spectra
Relationship Between Wave Spectra and Characteristic Wave Dimensions
Relationship Between Wave Spectra and Wave Heights
Relationship Between Wave Spectra and Wave Periods
Long-Period Waves Accompanying Wind Waves and Swell
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