Theoretical modelling of the kinematics of extreme random-wave event generated by focusing

Nwaka Chuks Ojieh, Nigel Barltrop

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Abstract

Prediction of particle kinematics in extreme wave events generated by focusing is still difficult. The semi-theoretical method of Grue et al (2004) over-predicts velocities below MWL in extreme cases and a purely theoretical method is still lacking. Thus a theoretical method is presented based on higher order terms and a simplistic wave-wave interaction. Results of the new method are compared with those of Baldock et al(1996) and by extension, those of Grue et al(2004) whose results corroborate those of Baldock et al(1996). The comparison shows a surprisingly good agreement with measurements and very significant improvement over existing methods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 18th 2008 International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2008
Pages223-230
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008
Event18th 2008 International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2008 - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Duration: 6 Jul 200811 Jul 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)1098-6189
ISSN (Electronic)1555-1792

Conference

Conference18th 2008 International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2008
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver, BC
Period6/07/0811/07/08

Keywords

  • extreme-waves
  • interaction
  • kinematics
  • non-linear
  • random-waves

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