| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1721509 | Coastal Engineering | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A model for the depth-limited distribution of the highest wave in a sea state is presented. The distribution for the extreme wave height is based on a probability density function (pdf) for depth-limited wave height distribution for individual waves [Méndez, F.J., Losada, I.J., Medina, R. 2004. Transformation model of wave height distribution. Coastal Eng, Vol. 50, 97:115.] and considers the correlation between consecutive waves. The model is validated using field data showing a good representation of the extreme wave heights in the surf zone. Some important statistical wave heights are parameterized obtaining useful expressions that can be used in further calculations.
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Authors
Fernando J. Méndez, Sonia Castanedo,