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Pierson-Moskowitz - Peak Frequency

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Peak frequency ω_p of the Pierson-Moskowitz fully-developed spectrum - used as input for strip-theory motion analysis.

Formula

$$ \omega_p = 0.879,g / U_{19.5} $$

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SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$U_{19.5}$Wind speed at 19.5 mm/smetocean data
$g$Gravitym/s²9.81

Sources

  • Pierson & Moskowitz - JGR 1964.