Pierson-Moskowitz wave spectrum. This spectrum has the following form: More...
Pierson-Moskowitz wave spectrum. This spectrum has the following form:
= | angular frequency [rad/s], equal to | |
= | frequency [Hz] | |
= | spectral density [m^2/Hz] | |
= | coefficient, equal to 8.1e3 | |
= | coefficient, equal to 0.74 | |
= | reference angular frequency, equal to | |
= | reference velocity magnitude, 19.5 metres above the sea surface |
References:
Pierson Jr, W. J., & Moskowitz, L. (1964). A proposed spectral form for fully developed wind seas based on the similarity theory of SA Kitaigorodskii. Journal of geophysical research, 69(24), 5181-5190.
Stewart, R. H. (2008). Introduction to physical oceanography. Robert H. Stewart.
Property | Description | Required? | Default |
---|---|---|---|
U19_5 | The air speed 19.5 metres above the surface [m/s] | yes |
Example specification:
spectrum PiersonMoskowitz; PiersonMoskowitzCoeffs { U19_5 15; }