Expected number of green-water events per hour based on freeboard and relative bow motion σ - sensitivity for hatch / bulwark design.
Formula
$$ n = \frac{3600}{T_z} \exp(-F_B^2 / 2\sigma^2) $$Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $F_B$ | Bow freeboard | m | load line |
| $\sigma$ | σ bow relative motion | m | strip theory |
| $T_z$ | Zero-upcrossing period | s | spectrum |
Sources
- NORDFORSK 1987.