Phase Spectrum of Surface Gravity Waves
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 113, Issue 5
Abstract
The common analysis technique for field records of wind waves is the variance spectrum. The phase spectrum, half of the information available from the record, is routinely ignored on the assumption that the Gaussian random wave model is a sufficiently complete description of the record. Procedures are developed for unwrapping and detrending the phase spectrum. Evaluation of these algorithms provide insight into the potential identification of ordered structures, possibly wave groups, in the phase spectrum without sacrificing the convenience of linear analysis.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 113 • Issue 5 • September 1987
Pages: 507 - 521
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Published online: Sep 1, 1987
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