Significant to Maximum Wave Height
Maximum expected wave height in a 3-hour storm given significant wave height, using Rayleigh statistics - 1/n highest × σ relationship.
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Formula, assumptions, and limits
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Significant wave height | m | |
| Number of waves in duration | ||
| Mean zero-upcrossing period | s |
Source: ISSC - Ocean Waves & Ship Motions
In short
Maximum expected wave height in a 3-hour storm given significant wave height, using Rayleigh statistics - 1/n highest \u00d7 \u03c3 relationship.