Wave

Wave
Wave can be classified into:
  1. Regular wave - a periodic wave with a single period.
  2. Random wave (spectrum) - a superposition of a number of regular linear waves of differing heights and periods.
Regular Wave
There are two types of regular wave:

  • Linear wave theory (Airy) - symmetric (Crest height = Trough height);
  • Non-linear wave theories (Stoke's 5th order theory, Dean's stream function theory etc.) - asymmetric (Crest height > Trough height).
Random Wave
Random wave also known as spectrum. A real sea state is best described by a random wave model, since the ocean waves are irregular and random in shape, height, length and speed of propagation. Examples of random wave are JOHNSWAP, ISSC etc.


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