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Wave Encounter Period - Ship Motion Input

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Encounter period Te experienced by a ship at speed V making heading μ relative to waves of period T_w - a governing parameter for resonant rolling.

Formula

$$ \omega_e = \omega_w - \frac{\omega_w^2 V \cos\mu}{g} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$\omega_w$Wave angular frequencyrad/sspectrum
$V$Ship speedm/slog
$\mu$Heading relative to wavesradnav plan

Sources

  • Lloyd A.R.J.M. - Seakeeping (1989).