Wave height vs return period?
Wave height vs return period?
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If you know the wave height for a specific return period, how do you solve for the height at another return period? I know you must assume some distribution...what distribution is typically assumed?





RE: Wave height vs return period?
RE: Wave height vs return period?
I downloaded the technical reference document a few years ago and am not sure if it is still available on the web.
RE: Wave height vs return period?
Determination of the maximum wave height at a location involves a lot of factors, one of which is the storm or windspeed, which may be considered to have a ceratin return period. In addition to speed is the wind duration and direction, and the fetch length. Then there'e the increase in wave height as it approaches the shore. I would think this does not lend itself well to fitting some probability distribution of wave height versus return period.
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I dont recall seeing the relevant model in Newman and would suggest you take a look at one of ship or offshore engineering texts like Hughes, O. 'Ship Structural Design' or the Book by PateL, M. and Witz, J. (cant recall the name of the latter)