@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10000260, title = {A Simplified Distribution for Nonlinear Seas}, author = {M. A. Tayfun and M. A. Alkhalidi}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The exact theoretical expression describing the probability distribution of nonlinear sea-surface elevations derived from the second-order narrowband model has a cumbersome form that requires numerical computations, not well-disposed to theoretical or practical applications. Here, the same narrowband model is reexamined to develop a simpler closed-form approximation suitable for theoretical and practical applications. The salient features of the approximate form are explored, and its relative validity is verified with comparisons to other readily available approximations, and oceanic data. }, journal = {International Journal of Environmental and Ecological Engineering}, volume = {9}, number = {1}, year = {2015}, pages = {34 - 37}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10000260}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/97}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 97, 2015}, }