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This report presents the results of an analysis of a limited sample of wave records obtained by two weather ships at Station "Kilo" in the North Atlantic. The data is comprised of 93 records which are distributed uniformly by season. Each sample was digitized and a spectral analysis was performed. Various spectral parameters were then calculated. In addition, each record was scrutinized manually to determine the maximum peak-to-mean value and the mean period. The statistical properties of selected parameters, and correlations with log book data, such as observed wave height, wind speed and wind direction, are presented numerically and graphically. The principle characteristics and ordinates of each spectrum are listed and plotted in the Appendix to this report.
In addition, the wave spectra are organized into spectral families, based on wave height and wave period groups, to facilitate comparison of general characteristics. It is concluded that the overall trends derived from the analysis confirm the observations made for Station "India" and Station "Papa." However, the small number of samples is judged to be insufficient for determining long term trends or for direct comparison with other ocean locations.
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