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Energy Policy, 1991
Abstract Ocean waves may potentially contribute one TW to global energy supply. The time variablity of wave energy can be smoothed by integration with the general energy supply system. Many different wave power plants, some of them multi-purpose, have been proposed, assessed, and cost estimated.
Johannes Falnes, Jørgen Løvseth
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Abstract Ocean waves may potentially contribute one TW to global energy supply. The time variablity of wave energy can be smoothed by integration with the general energy supply system. Many different wave power plants, some of them multi-purpose, have been proposed, assessed, and cost estimated.
Johannes Falnes, Jørgen Løvseth
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Impact of long ocean waves on wave height retrieval from SAR altimetry data
Advances in Space Research, 2018SAR altimetry is a new high-resolution operation mode exploited in new-generation altimeter missions, such as Sentinel-3. It takes advantage of its enhanced along-track resolution to make measurements of sea surface height variations in much greater ...
T. Moreau +5 more
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Southern annular mode impacts on global ocean surface waves
Ocean Modelling, 2018We assess the impact of the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) on global ocean wind waves using 30 years of wave data from a wave model hindcast that is forced with high resolution surface winds from the NCEP-CFSR reanalysis.
A. Marshall +3 more
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Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics, 2008
Oceanic rogue waves are surface gravity waves whose wave heights are much larger than expected for the sea state. The common operational definition requires them to be at least twice as large as the significant wave height. In most circumstances, the properties of rogue waves and their probability of occurrence appear to be consistent with second-order
Kristian Dysthe +2 more
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Oceanic rogue waves are surface gravity waves whose wave heights are much larger than expected for the sea state. The common operational definition requires them to be at least twice as large as the significant wave height. In most circumstances, the properties of rogue waves and their probability of occurrence appear to be consistent with second-order
Kristian Dysthe +2 more
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1998
This book describes the stochastic method for ocean wave analysis. This method provides a route to predicting the characteristics of random ocean waves - information vital for the design and safe operation of ships and ocean structures. Assuming a basic knowledge of probability theory, the book begins with a chapter describing the essential elements of
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This book describes the stochastic method for ocean wave analysis. This method provides a route to predicting the characteristics of random ocean waves - information vital for the design and safe operation of ships and ocean structures. Assuming a basic knowledge of probability theory, the book begins with a chapter describing the essential elements of
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2019
Ocean Wave Dynamics is the most up-to-date book of its kind on the three main processes responsible for the generation and evolution of ocean waves: (i) atmospheric input from the wind, (ii) wave breaking and (iii) nonlinear interactions. Ocean waves are important for many reasons.
Young, Ian, Babanin, Alexander
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Ocean Wave Dynamics is the most up-to-date book of its kind on the three main processes responsible for the generation and evolution of ocean waves: (i) atmospheric input from the wind, (ii) wave breaking and (iii) nonlinear interactions. Ocean waves are important for many reasons.
Young, Ian, Babanin, Alexander
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Coastal Engineering, 2001
Book review: I. R. Young, Elsevier Ocean Engineering Series, Vol 2. Elsevier Science, Oxford, UK, 1999, 306 pages, hardbound, ISBN 0-08-043317-0, Dfl. 275,00 (US$ 139.50)
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Book review: I. R. Young, Elsevier Ocean Engineering Series, Vol 2. Elsevier Science, Oxford, UK, 1999, 306 pages, hardbound, ISBN 0-08-043317-0, Dfl. 275,00 (US$ 139.50)
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ACM SIGGRAPH 2011 Posters, 2011
Typically the models for ocean waves are computationally explored to replicate natural phenomena. Instead of aiming towards realism, this work explores aesthetic derivations of a simple state-of-the-art model for ocean waves simulation.
Lígia Duro +2 more
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Typically the models for ocean waves are computationally explored to replicate natural phenomena. Instead of aiming towards realism, this work explores aesthetic derivations of a simple state-of-the-art model for ocean waves simulation.
Lígia Duro +2 more
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Advanced Energy Materials
Ocean wave energy is one of the important renewable energy sources. However, random, low‐frequency, and micro‐amplitude characteristics of ocean waves make it difficult for traditional electromagnetic generators to collect wave energy efficiently.
Shaohui Yang +9 more
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Ocean wave energy is one of the important renewable energy sources. However, random, low‐frequency, and micro‐amplitude characteristics of ocean waves make it difficult for traditional electromagnetic generators to collect wave energy efficiently.
Shaohui Yang +9 more
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