Application of Wavelet Transform to Problems in Ocean Engineering

J. Ocean Eng. Technol. 2003;17(3):1-6.

KWON SUN-HONG;LEE HEE-SUNG;PARK JUN-SOO;

Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University;Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University;Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Pusan National University;

Keywords: Wavelet Transform, Morlet Wavelet, Mexican-Hat Wavelet, Directional Wavelet, Directionality of Waves, Wave Profile, Decoupling of Signals

Abstract

This study presents the results of series of studies, which are mainly devoted to the application of wavelet transforms to various problems in ocean engineering. Both continuous and discrete wavelet transforms were used. These studies attempted to solve detection of wave directionality, detection of wave profile, and decoupling of the rolling component from free roll decay tests. The results of these analysis, using wavelet transform, demonstrated that the wavelet transform can be a useful tool in analyzing many problems in the filed of ocean engineering.