- 350 pages
- English
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Science and Engineering of Freak Waves
About this book
Science and Engineering of Freak Waves provides a holistic and interdisciplinary view of extreme ocean waves for both scientific and engineering applications. Readers will learn the fundamental theory of extreme waves and the implications they have on coastal structures and methods of prediction through chapters that review the definitions of extreme waves, their history and other important observations. After this, the book's authors describe the theory and modeling of extreme waves that occur in various situations. Final sections provide examples of the application of extreme wave research results to various engineering designs are presented.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of our understandings on freak/rogue waves, the science of extreme waves, prediction, and their engineering applications. As such, it is a must read for physical oceanographers looking for a better understanding of prediction models and the history of these waves, and engineers looking for more information on preparedness and implications for offshore structures and shipping.
- Presents the history of extreme wave research, including field observations, experiments, numerical modeling, data assimilation and theory
- Includes numerous freak wave prediction systems and explains when and how they should be used
- Showcases global case studies where prediction has or could have been used to increase preparedness
- Provides sample codes so that readers can easily apply these methods to their own science
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Yes, you can access Science and Engineering of Freak Waves by Nobuhito Mori,Takuji Waseda,Amin Chabchoub in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Physical Sciences & Geophysics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Science and Engineering of Freak Waves
- 1 What is a rogue/freak wave?
- 2 History of freak/rogue wave research
- 3 Long-term in situ measurements of rogue waves
- 4 Measurements 2: space-time measurements of freak waves
- 5 Mechanism 1: nonlinear wave interactions
- 6 Mechanism 2: crossing waves
- 7 Mechanism 3: Bathymetry effects
- 8 Prediction 1: short-term prediction of extreme waves
- 9 Prediction 2: long-term prediction of extreme waves
- 10 Application 1: ship responses to freak waves
- 11 Application 2: shipping and offshore industry
- 12 Application 3: extreme waves and coastal structures
- 13 Application 4: controlled freak wave generation and recreation in hydrodynamic facilities
- Nomenclature
- Index