Ocean Waves and Oscillating Systems
Linear Interactions Including Wave-Energy Extraction

This 2002 book examines the interaction between ocean waves and oscillating systems, with a focus on linear analysis.

Johannes Falnes (Author)

9780521017497, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 7 July 2005

288 pages, 72 b/w illus. 3 tables 63 exercises
24.5 x 17 x 1.7 cm, 0.702 kg

"...the text is well-written, the topics considered are appropriate for the subject, and the text construction is of high quality...For researchers, the text is suitable for reference, however it is more suitable as a textbook for graduate instruction." Applied Mechanics Reviews

This 2002 book examines the interaction between ocean waves and oscillating systems. With a focus on linear analysis of low-amplitude waves, the text is designed to convey a thorough understanding of wave interactions. Topics covered include the background mathematics of oscillations, gravity waves on water, the dynamics of wave-body interactions, and the absorption of wave energy by oscillating bodies. Linear algebra, complex numbers, differential equations, and Fourier transformation are utilized as bases for the analysis, and each chapter ends with problems. While the book's focus is on linear theory, the practical application of energy storage and transport is interwoven throughout. This book will be appropriate for those with backgrounds in elementary fluid dynamics or hydrodynamics and mathematical analysis. Graduate students and researchers will find it an excellent source of wave energy theory and application.

1. Introduction
2. Mathematical description of oscillations
3. Interaction between oscillations and waves
4. Gravity waves on water
5. Wave-body interactions
6. Wave-energy absorption by oscillating bodies
7. Wave interactions with oscillating water columns
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN], Mechanical engineering [TGB], Oceanography [seas RBKC]