Fetch Length in Water Wave Mechanics Formulas

Fetch Length is the unobstructed distance that wind can travel over water in a constant direction. And is denoted by F_l. Fetch Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Fetch Length is always positive.

Formulas to find Fetch Length in Water Wave Mechanics

fxFetch Length given Frequency at Spectral PeakGo

fxFetch Length given Scaling ParameterGo

Water Wave Mechanics formulas that make use of Fetch Length

fxFrequency at Spectral PeakGo

fxWind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Frequency at Spectral PeakGo

fxScaling ParameterGo

fxWind Speed at Elevation 10m above Sea Surface given Scaling ParameterGo

List of variables in Water Wave Mechanics formulas

fx Wind Speed at Height of 10 m Go

fx Frequency at Spectral Peak Go

fx Dimensionless Scaling Parameter Go

FAQ

What is the Fetch Length?

Fetch Length is the unobstructed distance that wind can travel over water in a constant direction. Fetch Length is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Fetch Length is always positive.

Can the Fetch Length be negative?

No, the Fetch Length, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Fetch Length?

Fetch Length is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Fetch Length can be measured.

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