Title :
Laboratory investigation of nonlinear phenomena in wind-wave generation
Author :
Mellen, Robert H.
Author_Institution :
US Underwater Syst. Center, New London, CT, USA
fDate :
4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Wind-wave generation was investigated experimentally by seeding with mechanically generated waves. The nonlinear phenomena observed include initial quasi-coherent amplification, subsequent erratic lock-on behavior, and weak trends toward period and frequency doubling. The results indicate that synergetic wave-wind feedback is an important part of the growth mechanism
Keywords :
ocean waves; spectral analysis; wind; erratic lock-on behavior; frequency doubling; initial quasi-coherent amplification; laboratory investigation; nonlinear phenomena; ocean waves; period doubling; sinusoidal seeding; synergetic wave-wind feedback; weak trends; wind-wave generation; Calibration; Laboratories; Layout; Microwave radiometry; Monitoring; Ocean waves; Radar imaging; Remote sensing; Sea measurements; Spaceborne radar;
Journal_Title :
Oceanic Engineering, IEEE Journal of
