Variational water-wave models and pyramidal freak waves

A little-known fact is that, every week, two ships weighing over 100 tonnes sink in oceans, sometimes with tragic consequences. This alarming observation suggests that maritime structures may be struck by stronger waves than those they were designed to withstand. These are the legendary rogue (or fr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gidel, Floriane Marie Pauline
Other Authors: Bokhove, Onno ; Kelmanson, Mark ; Bunnik, Tim ; Kapsenberg, Geert
Published: University of Leeds 2018
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.758293