Wave Theory

---
name: wave-theory
version: 1.0.0
description: Ocean wave theory including wave spectra, statistics, irregular seas,
  and wave transformation for offshore engineering
type: reference
author: workspace-hub
category: engineering
tags:
- waves
- wave-theory
- spectra
- jonswap
- pierson-moskowitz
- wave-statistics
- irregular-seas
platforms:
- engineering
capabilities: []
requires: []
scripts_exempt: true
---

# Wave Theory

## When to Use This Skill

Use wave theory knowledge when:
- **Wave spectra** - JONSWAP, Pierson-Moskowitz, scatter diagrams
- **Wave statistics** - Significant wave height, spectral parameters
- **Irregular seas** - Generate time series from spectra
- **Wave kinematics** - Particle velocities and accelerations
- **Wave transformation** - Shoaling, refraction, diffraction
- **Extreme values** - Design wave estimation

## Resources

- **Shore Protection Manual**: US Army Corps of Engineers
- **Ocean Waves and Oscillating Systems**: J. Falnes
- **Water Wave Mechanics for Engineers and Scientists**: R.G. Dean & R.A. Dalrymple
- **DNV-RP-C205**: Environmental Conditions and Environmental Loads
- **ISO 19901-1**: Metocean design and operating considerations

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**Use this skill for all wave analysis in DigitalModel!**

## Sub-Skills

- [1. Regular Wave Theory](1-regular-wave-theory/SKILL.md)
- [2. Wave Spectra](2-wave-spectra/SKILL.md)
- [3. Wave Statistics](3-wave-statistics/SKILL.md)
- [4. Time Series Generation (+1)](4-time-series-generation/SKILL.md)
- [6. Extreme Value Analysis](6-extreme-value-analysis/SKILL.md)
- [Example 1: Complete Wave Analysis](example-1-complete-wave-analysis/SKILL.md)