Surface Elevation in Wave Energy Formulas

Surface Elevation often simply referred to as elevation, is the vertical distance from a specific point on the Earth’s surface to mean sea level. And is denoted by η. Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Surface Elevation is always positive.

Formulas to find Surface Elevation in Wave Energy

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Wave Energy formulas that make use of Surface Elevation

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List of variables in Wave Energy formulas

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FAQ

What is the Surface Elevation?

Surface Elevation often simply referred to as elevation, is the vertical distance from a specific point on the Earth’s surface to mean sea level. Surface Elevation is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Surface Elevation is always positive.

Can the Surface Elevation be negative?

No, the Surface Elevation, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Surface Elevation?

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

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