Measured Wave Analysis in the Northern Yellow Sea
摘要
Measured wave data are important for offshore engineering design. Wave data measured using a Doppler wave and current profiler were utilized to statistically analyze wave parameters and examine the characteristics of typhoon processes for evaluating the wave conditions in the surrounding waters of the northern Yellow Sea. Results indicate that the study area exhibits a mean wave period of 3.4 s and a significant wave height of 0.67 m, with the prevailing wave direction from the southeast (SE) and the dominant storm wave direction from the south (S). Characteristic wave heights follow a typical Rayleigh distribution. The overall average wave duration shortens with increasing wave height, with a more rapid decay rate detected during typhoons compared with non-typhoon periods. The overall wave energy resources in this area are relatively limited, which makes wave energy development currently unfeasible. These findings offer valuable references for marine engineering design and maritime transportation safety in this region.