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NASA NTRS · 19800010391

Oceanic wave measurement system

Abstract

An oceanic wave measured system is disclosed wherein wave height is sensed by a barometer mounted on a buoy. The distance between the trough and crest of a wave is monitored by sequentially detecting positive and negative peaks of the output of the barometer and by combining (adding) each set of two successive half cycle peaks. The timing of this measurement is achieved by detecting the period of a half cycle of wave motion.

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Holmes, J. F., Miles, R. T.. 1980-01-22. Oceanic wave measurement system. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19800010391

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