KELSEA: An Interactive Computer Code for Kelvin and Random Ambient Sea Waves

Abstract

This report covers the theoretical and numerical aspects of random ambient sea wave realizations, and the computer code for generating such waves. The mathematical model for random ambient sea waves is discussed in the first part of this report together with the superposition of these waves with Kelvin waves. The second part of the report covers the development and structure of the computer program. A detailed explanation is given for the input/output requirements of the computer program. Numerical results are given in the last part of this report and they cover a number of cases. The results are plotted as three dimensional surfaces for a realistic view of the generated waves.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1986
Accession Number
ADA173486

Entities

People

  • G. A. Keramidas
  • H. T. Wang
  • J. A. Burke
  • W. Bauman

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Elevation
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Frequency
  • Mathematical Models
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Models
  • Ocean Waves
  • Security
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wind Direction
  • Wind Velocity

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  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Business Analytics
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.