This is the first in a series of new marine meteorology modules based on COMET’s old laser disk and CD-ROM modules on marine meteorology. This module is an introduction to waves and their associated characteristics. Several types of waves are presented, from the common wind wave to the rare tsunami wave. The basic physical, mathematical, and statistical traits of waves are discussed, along with how they change once waves become swell. This material serves as a building block to subsequent modules on wave generation, propagation, and dispersion.
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After completing the module users will be able to:
- Recall the different wave types based on their different generation sources.
- Describe the physical characteristics of these different wave types, including anatomy and nomenclature
- Recall the mathematical expressions and equations that define physical characteristics
- Recall the statistical traits (i.e., wave spectrum and height
classifications) of waves.
- Describe the processes related to swell travel and dispersion.
Marine, Wave, Characteristics, Terminology, wave types, amplitude, frequency, length, gravity waves, wave spectrum, wave height, swell propagation, swell dispersion, swell decay, wave energy, wave speed, period, wavelength, wave height, celerity, seiches, tsunami, gravity waves, tides, generation region, wave steepness, swell travel, great circle tracks, period, wave dispersion, wave spreading, significant wave height, average wave height, maximum probable wave height, orbital motion, deep water, shallow water, transition zone, crest, wave length, trough, amplitude, wave steepness, wave crest, wave trough
May, 2012: This module has been updated to provide greater flexibility in navigation and linking to specific content. In addition, minor changes have been made to improve the clarity of the content and correct inconsistencies. However, these changes do not affect the overall substance of the material taught.
