Wave height and period at Timaru,New Zealand |
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| Authors: | W J Hastie |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Geography , University of Canterbury , Private Bag, Christchurch, New Zealand;2. R. W. Morris and Associates , Consulting Engineers Limited , P. O. Box 4189, New Plymouth, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | Wave data are presented for Timaru, New Zealand, based on instrumental records collected between October 1981 and October 1982. Significant wave height ranged from 0.32–3.33 m with a mean value of 0.97 m. Significant wave period ranged from 5–17 s with a mean value of 10 s. The maximum wave height recorded was 6.30 m. A marked variation was found between summer and winter conditions. Winter months displayed a much greater range of wave conditions, significant heights were generally higher and significant periods longer. |
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| Keywords: | wave height wave period Timaru |
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