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Wave height — In fluid dynamics, the wave height of a surface wave denotes the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighbouring trough.Kinsman (1984) p. 38.] Wave height is a term used by mariners, as well as in coastal, ocean engineering and… … Wikipedia
wave height — bangos aukštis statusas T sritis ekologija ir aplinkotyra apibrėžtis Atstumas nuo bangos keteros iki papėdės žemiausio taško. atitikmenys: angl. wave height vok. Wellenhöhe, f rus. высота волны, f … Ekologijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
wave height — noun : the vertical distance between the trough of a wave and the following crest … Useful english dictionary
Significant wave height — In physical oceanography, significant wave height, also known as SWH, or H s , is the average wave height (trough to crest) of the one third largest waves. A well developed significant wave is approximately equal to H m0 , defined as four times… … Wikipedia
significant wave height — The average height of the third of waves observed during a given period of time. Significant wave height is used for evaluating the impact of waves and breakers on watercraft in the open sea and surf zones. See also surf zone … Military dictionary
Wave power — refers to the energy of ocean surface waves and the capture of that energy to do useful work including electricity generation, desalination, and the pumping of water (into reservoirs). Wave power is a form of renewable energy. Though often co… … Wikipedia
Wave soldering — is a large scale soldering process by which electronic components are soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB) to form an electronic assembly. The name is derived from the use of waves of molten solder to attach metal components to the PCB. The… … Wikipedia
Wave loading — is most commonly the application of a pulsed or wavelike load to a material or object. This is most commonly used in the analysis of piping, ships, or building structures which experience wind, water, or seismic disturbances.Examples of wave… … Wikipedia
Wave radar — Ocean surface waves can be measured by several radar remote sensing techniques. Several instruments based on a variety of different concepts and techniques are available to the user and these are all often called wave radars. This article (see… … Wikipedia
Wave shoaling — In fluid dynamics, wave shoaling is the phenomenon that surface waves on a water layer of decreasing depth change their wave height (which is about twice the amplitude). It is caused by the fact that the group velocity, which is also the wave… … Wikipedia
