Description |
x, 275 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Mathematical Description of Oscillations -- 3. Interaction Between Oscillations and Waves -- 4. Gravity Waves on Water -- 5. Wave-Body Interactions -- 6. Wave-Energy Absorption by Oscillating Bodies -- 7. Wave Interaction with Oscillating Water Columns |
Summary |
"This book will be appropriate for those with backgrounds in elementary fluid dynamics or hydrodynamics and mathematical analysis. Graduate students and researchers will find it an excellent source of wave-energy theory and application."--BOOK JACKET |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-268) and index |
Audience |
Trade Cambridge University Press |
Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Knovel |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser, and Adobe Acrobat reader |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web |
Subject |
Ocean waves.
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Ocean wave power.
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Author |
Knovel (Firm)
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LC no. |
2001035679 |
ISBN |
0521782112 |
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9780521782111 |
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