Changes in significant and maximum wave heights in the Norwegian Sea

This paper analyses 10 years of in-situ measurements of significant wave height (Hs) and maximum wave height (Hmax) from the ocean weather ship Polarfront in the Norwegian Sea. The 30-minute ship-borne wave recorder measurements of Hmax and Hs are shown to be consistent with theoretical wave distrib...

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Main Authors: Feng, Xiangbo (Author), Tsimplis, M.N (Author), Yelland, M.J (Author), Quartly, G.D (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2014-02-01.
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