Some uncertainties associated with wind and wave description and their importance for engineering applications

• Published in: Ocean engineering Vol. 86; pp. 11 - 25
• Main Authors: Bitner-Gregersen, Elzbieta M., Ewans, Kevin C., Johnson, Michael C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2014
• Subjects: Data; Marine structure design and operations; Mathematical models; Modelling; Sampling; Ships; Tanks; Uncertainties; Uncertainty; Waves; Wind; Wind; Data; Models; Uncertainties; Waves; Marine structure design and operations

In the context of the joint ISSC-ITTC UMSOS (Uncertainty Modelling for Ships and Offshore Structures) Workshop some uncertainties of wind and wave data and models are presented. The study aims at demonstrating the importance of uncertainties related to wind and wave description for engineering appli...