Wave Climate Resource Analysis Based on a Revised Gamma Spectrum for Wave Energy Conversion Technology

In order to correctly predict and evaluate the response of wave energy converters (WECs), an accurate representation of wave climate resource is crucial. This paper gives an overview of wave resource modeling techniques and applies a methodology to estimate the naturally available and technically re...

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Main Authors: Jeremiah Pastor, Yucheng Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/12/1321