Statistical analysis of extreme ocean waves in Galle, Sri Lanka

Study of extreme wave heights is vital for design of coastal structures. The purpose of this study is to estimate the wave heights for several return periods in order to use them in coastal constructions. Wave height measurements collected from Galle, Sri Lanka were analyzed. Analysis was separately...

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Main Authors: T. Thevasiyani, K. Perera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-10-01
Series:Weather and Climate Extremes
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221209471400067X