Zero-Crossing Period Formula

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Zero-Crossing Period is the time of a point where the sign of a mathematical function changes. Check FAQs
TZ=TrNZ
TZ - Zero-Crossing Period?Tr - Record Length?NZ - Number of Zero-Upcrossings?

Zero-Crossing Period Example

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Zero-Crossing Period Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
TZ=TrNZ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
TZ=70s10
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
TZ=7010
LAST Step Evaluate
TZ=7s

Zero-Crossing Period Formula Elements

Variables
Zero-Crossing Period
Zero-Crossing Period is the time of a point where the sign of a mathematical function changes.
Symbol: TZ
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Record Length
Record Length typically refers to the length of time over which data is collected or analyzed.
Symbol: Tr
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Number of Zero-Upcrossings
Number of Zero-Upcrossings can be used to characterize the wave height distribution and provide insights into the energy spectrum of the waves.
Symbol: NZ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Zero Crossing Method category

​Go Probability that Wave Height is Greater than or Equal to Design Wave Height
p=m4
​Go Probability that Wave Height is Lesser than or Equal to Design Wave Height
p=1-(m4)
​Go Record Length given Zero-Crossing Period
Tr=TZNZ
​Go Number of Zero Up-Crossings given Zero-Crossing Period
NZ=TrTZ

How to Evaluate Zero-Crossing Period?

Zero-Crossing Period evaluator uses Zero-Crossing Period = Record Length/Number of Zero-Upcrossings to evaluate the Zero-Crossing Period, The Zero-Crossing Period formula is defined as the point where the sign of a mathematical function changes (e.g. from positive to negative), represented by an intercept of the axis (zero value) in the graph of the function. Zero-Crossing Period is denoted by TZ symbol.

How to evaluate Zero-Crossing Period using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Zero-Crossing Period, enter Record Length (Tr) & Number of Zero-Upcrossings (NZ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Zero-Crossing Period

What is the formula to find Zero-Crossing Period?
The formula of Zero-Crossing Period is expressed as Zero-Crossing Period = Record Length/Number of Zero-Upcrossings. Here is an example- 7 = 70/10.
How to calculate Zero-Crossing Period?
With Record Length (Tr) & Number of Zero-Upcrossings (NZ) we can find Zero-Crossing Period using the formula - Zero-Crossing Period = Record Length/Number of Zero-Upcrossings.
Can the Zero-Crossing Period be negative?
Yes, the Zero-Crossing Period, measured in Time can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Zero-Crossing Period?
Zero-Crossing Period is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Zero-Crossing Period can be measured.
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