Practical Methods for Observing and Forecasting Ocean Waves by Means of Wave Spectra and Statistics

Practical Methods for Observing and Forecasting Ocean Waves by Means of Wave Spectra and Statistics
Author: Willard J Pierson (Jr)
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Total Pages: 299
Release: 1971
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;Contents: The properties of ocean waves; The generation and forecasting of sea waves; Wave propagation and forecasting swell waves--simple models; Wave observation techniques; Synoptic forecasting methods and weather map analysis; Wave refraction; Operational applications of forecasting methods; Verification by forecasts and observations.