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DNVGL RP F109 Wave Spreading And Directionality

Calculate DNVGL RP-F109 wave spreading and directionality from relative heading and spreading factor.

The wave spreading factor accounts for the "choppiness" or multi directional properties of wave groups. Locally generated waves are generally more multi directional and should have small spreading factors. Long range swells tend to be more uni directional, and can be used with large spreading factors.

Reference : DNVGL-RP-F109 : On-Bottom Stability Design Of Submarine Pipelines (Download from the DNVGL website)

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CALCULATOR : DNVGL-RP-F109 Section 3.4.4 Ocean Wave Directionality And Spreading [FREE]   ±

Calculate wave spreading and velocity reduction factor from heading and spreading factor (DNVGL-RP-F109 section 3.4.4 and 3.4.2).

Wave relative heading of zero degrees is parallel to the structure, or ninety degrees is perpendicular to the structure. The spreading factor accounts for wave "choppiness". Locally generated waves will tend to have low spreading numbers (more choppy). Long range swells tend to have high spreading numbers (less choppy). Use the Result Plot option to display the velocity reduction factor versus relatve heading for the selected spreading factor.

Tool Input

  • sfactype : Shape Factor Type
    • su : User Defined Spreading Factor
  • rdtype : Velocity Reduction Factor Type
  • Φ : Relative Wave Heading

Tool Output

  • Rdw : Wave Velocity Reduction Factor
  • kw : Wave Shape kw Factor
  • sf : Wave Shape Factor