Ocean Waves and Oscillating Systems: Linear Interactions Including Wave-Energy Extraction

by Johannes Falnes

Overview

This volume examines the interaction between ocean waves and oscillating systems. With a focus on linear analysis of low-amplitude waves, the text is designed to convey a thorough understanding of wave interactions. Topics include the background mathematics of oscillations, gravity waves on water, the dynamics of wave-body interactions, and the absorption of wave energy by oscillating bodies. While the focus is on linear theory, the practical application of energy storage and transport is interwoven throughout. Each chapter ends with problems. A solutions manual is available for instructors.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521017497
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/07/2005
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.65(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of 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 interactions with oscillating water columns; Bibliography; Index.

Editorial Reviews

"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." Engineering Designer

"...the text is well-written, the topics considered are appropriate for the subject, and the text construction is of high quality...For researchers, the text is suitable for reference, however it is more suitable as a textbook for graduate instruction." Applied Mechanics Reviews

From the Publisher

The interaction between ocean waves and oscillating systems is explained in this book, with a focus on the linear analysis of low- amplitude waves. Topics covered include the background mathematics of oscillations, gravity waves on water, the dynamics of wave-body interactions, and the absorption of wave energy by oscillating bodies. Linear algebra, complex numbers, differential equations, and Fourier transformation are used as bases for analyses. Although focus is on linear theory, the application of energy storage and transport is interwoven throughout. Chapter problems are included. Falnes teaches physics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)