Long Term Wave Power Statistics for Individual Waves

Abstract

The paper provides longterm bivariate distributions of wave power with wave height, and wave power with wave period. This is relevant for assessments of wave power devices and their potential for converting energy from waves. The results can be applied to compare systematically the wave power potential for individual waves at different locations based on shortterm statistical description of the individual waves and the longterm statistical information of the wave climate. Furthermore, it allows for assessment of the efficiency of a given wave power device for each location.