Pierson-Moskowitz - Peak Frequency

Peak frequency ω_p of the Pierson-Moskowitz fully-developed spectrum - used as input for strip-theory motion analysis.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

\omega_p = 0.879\,g / U_{19.5}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$U_{19.5}$	Wind speed at 19.5 m	m/s
$g$	Gravity	m/s²

Source: Pierson & Moskowitz - JGR 1964

Peak frequency \u03c9_p of the Pierson-Moskowitz fully-developed spectrum - used as input for strip-theory motion analysis.