Significant Wave Period in Shore Protection Formulas

Significant Wave Period is average time interval between successive wave crests, a key parameter in describing wave characteristics in oceanography. And is denoted by T_sig. Significant Wave Period is usually measured using the Second for Time. Note that the value of Significant Wave Period is always positive.

Formulas to find Significant Wave Period in Shore Protection

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Shore Protection formulas that make use of Significant Wave Period

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FAQ

What is the Significant Wave Period?

Significant Wave Period is average time interval between successive wave crests, a key parameter in describing wave characteristics in oceanography. Significant Wave Period is usually measured using the Second for Time. Note that the value of Significant Wave Period is always positive.

Can the Significant Wave Period be negative?

No, the Significant Wave Period, measured in Time cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Significant Wave Period?

Significant Wave Period is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Significant Wave Period can be measured.

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