Mean Crest Period Formula

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Wave Crest Period is a measurement used in oceanography and meteorology to describe the time interval between successive wave crests passing a fixed point. Check FAQs
Tc=2π(m2m4)
Tc - Wave Crest Period?m2 - Moment of Wave Spectrum 2?m4 - Moment of Wave Spectrum 4?π - Archimedes' constant?

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14.9093Edit=23.1416(1.4Edit0.59Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Tc=2π(m2m4)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Tc=2π(1.40.59)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Tc=23.1416(1.40.59)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Tc=23.1416(1.40.59)
Next Step Evaluate
Tc=14.9092532712736s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Tc=14.9093s

Mean Crest Period Formula Elements

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Wave Crest Period
Wave Crest Period is a measurement used in oceanography and meteorology to describe the time interval between successive wave crests passing a fixed point.
Symbol: Tc
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Moment of Wave Spectrum 2
Moment of Wave Spectrum 2 in terms of cyclic frequency are used to characterize its shape and intensity.
Symbol: m2
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Moment of Wave Spectrum 4
Moment of Wave Spectrum 4 in terms of cyclic frequency are used to characterize its shape and intensity.
Symbol: m4
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Mean Crest Period?

Mean Crest Period evaluator uses Wave Crest Period = 2*pi*(Moment of Wave Spectrum 2/Moment of Wave Spectrum 4) to evaluate the Wave Crest Period, The Mean Crest Period formula is defined as the time taken for two successive crests (or troughs) to pass a fixed point. Wave Crest Period is denoted by Tc symbol.

How to evaluate Mean Crest Period using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mean Crest Period, enter Moment of Wave Spectrum 2 (m2) & Moment of Wave Spectrum 4 (m4) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mean Crest Period

What is the formula to find Mean Crest Period?
The formula of Mean Crest Period is expressed as Wave Crest Period = 2*pi*(Moment of Wave Spectrum 2/Moment of Wave Spectrum 4). Here is an example- 29.32153 = 2*pi*(1.4/0.59).
How to calculate Mean Crest Period?
With Moment of Wave Spectrum 2 (m2) & Moment of Wave Spectrum 4 (m4) we can find Mean Crest Period using the formula - Wave Crest Period = 2*pi*(Moment of Wave Spectrum 2/Moment of Wave Spectrum 4). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Mean Crest Period be negative?
Yes, the Mean Crest Period, measured in Time can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mean Crest Period?
Mean Crest Period is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Mean Crest Period can be measured.
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