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Significant Wave Height is the mean wave height of the highest one-third of the waves. Check FAQs
Hs=H(PHe-2)0.5
Hs - Significant Wave Height?H - Wave Height?PH - Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height?

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65.0008Edit=80Edit(0.205Edite-2)0.5
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Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Hs=H(PHe-2)0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Hs=80m(0.205e-2)0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Hs=80(0.205e-2)0.5
Next Step Evaluate
Hs=65.0007809601986m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Hs=65.0008m

Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance Formula Elements

Variables
Significant Wave Height
Significant Wave Height is the mean wave height of the highest one-third of the waves.
Symbol: Hs
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wave Height
Wave Height of a surface wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest and a neighboring trough.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height
Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height is a probability of 0 to 100 of waves heights (significant wave height) reaching or being greater than the chosen value.
Symbol: PH
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Significant Wave Height

​Go Significant Wave Height of Record based upon Rayleigh Distribution
Hs=1.414Hrms
​Go Significant Wave Height given Average of Waves
Hs=1.596H'

Other formulas in Wave Statistics Relationships category

​Go Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height
PH=(e-2)(HHs)2
​Go Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance
H=Hs(PHe-2)0.5
​Go Root Mean Square Wave Height given Significant Wave Height based on Rayleigh Distribution
Hrms=Hs1.414
​Go Average of Waves based upon Rayleigh Distribution
H'=0.886Hrms

How to Evaluate Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance?

Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance evaluator uses Significant Wave Height = Wave Height/(Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height/e^-2)^0.5 to evaluate the Significant Wave Height, The Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance formula is the average height of the highest one-third of waves in a wave record. Significant Wave Height is denoted by Hs symbol.

How to evaluate Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance, enter Wave Height (H) & Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height (PH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance

What is the formula to find Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance?
The formula of Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance is expressed as Significant Wave Height = Wave Height/(Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height/e^-2)^0.5. Here is an example- 65.80828 = 80/(0.205/e^-2)^0.5.
How to calculate Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance?
With Wave Height (H) & Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height (PH) we can find Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance using the formula - Significant Wave Height = Wave Height/(Probability of Exceedance of Wave Height/e^-2)^0.5.
What are the other ways to Calculate Significant Wave Height?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Significant Wave Height-
  • Significant Wave Height=1.414*Root Mean Square Wave HeightOpenImg
  • Significant Wave Height=1.596*Average of All WavesOpenImg
Can the Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance be negative?
No, the Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance?
Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Significant Wave Height of Record for Probability of Exceedance can be measured.
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