Wave-energy
densities: mean solar power density on earth (over a year) is about 250 .
m2
kW
Regarding waves this solar energy can be transferred up to 100 inside a wave
mcrl
per meter of crest length.
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Characteristics of waves
Due to the depth of the sea, the heaviness of the wind and the time that wind can
act the water surface, waves have different characteristics.
Characteristics of waves
Waves produced by a strong wind
Waves caused by a strong wind over a deep sea and for a long time
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