Fully-developed seas: H_s ≈ 0.22 · V² / g · f(fetch). Simplified Hasselmann + Pierson-Moskowitz asymptote.
Formula
$$ H_s = \min!\left(0.243 \tfrac{V^2}{g}, ; 0.0016 \sqrt{\tfrac{gF}{V^2}} \tfrac{V^2}{g}\right) $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $V$ | 10-m wind speed | m/s | anemometer |
| $F$ | Fetch length | m | chart |
| $H_s$ | Significant wave height | m | result |
Sources
- Pierson-Moskowitz (1964).