GodaJONSWAP wave spectrum. This is an alternative, approximate parameterisation of the JONSWAP spectrum, in which the significant wave height and period are specified instead of the wind speed and fetch. More...
GodaJONSWAP wave spectrum. This is an alternative, approximate parameterisation of the JONSWAP spectrum, in which the significant wave height and period are specified instead of the wind speed and fetch.
References:
Goda, Y. (1988). Statistical variability of sea state parameters as a function of wave spectrum. Coastal Engineering in Japan, 31(1), 39-52.
Goda, Y. (2010). Random seas and design of maritime structures. World Scientific Publishing Company.
See page 29 of the second reference for a convenient formulation.
Property | Description | Required? | Default |
---|---|---|---|
Hs | The significant wave height [m] | yes | |
Tp | The significant wave period [s] | yes | |
gamma | Peaked-ness parameter | no | 3.3 |
Example specification:
spectrum GodaJONSWAP; GodaJONSWAPCoeffs { Hs 2; Ts 6; }