Ocean Waves: The Stochastic Approach (Cambridge Ocean Technology Series, Series Number 6) - Hardcover

Ochi, Michel K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052156378X ISBN 13: 9780521563789

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

Waves observed in the ocean are extremely irregular and, from a physics standpoint, it seems impossible to describe this chaotic situation. Scientists can describe the situation by means of a stochastic approach. 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 wind-generated random seas from the stochastic point of view. The following three chapters introduce spectral analysis techniques, probabilistic predictions of wave amplitudes, wave height and periodicity. A further four chapters discuss sea severity, extreme sea state, the directional wave energy spreading in random seas and special wave events such as wave breaking and group phenomena. Finally the stochastic properties of non-Gaussian waves are presented. Useful appendices and an extensive reference list are included. Examples of practical applications of the theories presented can be found throughout the text. This book will be suitable as a text for graduate students of naval, ocean and coastal engineering. It will also serve as a useful reference for research scientists and engineers working in this field.

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Book Description:

Predicting the characteristics of random ocean waves is vital for the design and safe operation o f ships and ocean structures. The stochastic approach to ocean wave analysis has proved extremely successful and recent advances in this method allow far better accuracy in the prediction of the behaviour of ocean waves. This book is a clear and detailed account of this developing topic. Examples of practical applications of the theories presented can be found throughout the text. The book will be suitable as a text for graduate students of naval, ocean and coastal engineering. It will also serve as a useful reference for research scientists and engineers working in this field.

Review:

"...thought-provoking...One of the best parts of the book is his treatment of the theory of extreme wave prediction, which is elegantly set out...Ochi has done us a service by collecting together the statistical theory relevant to the interpretation of wave data...a book which you will want on your shelves..." Ocean Challenge

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 052156378X
• ISBN 13: 9780521563789
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 332