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Rogue Waves: Anatomy of a Monster
Michel Olagnon
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Description for Rogue Waves: Anatomy of a Monster
Paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: RBP; WNWM; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Rogue waves remain something of a mystery. Long believed to be a myth or an exaggeration, they haven't been the subject of any kind of serious in-depth research - until now. This book makes rigorous marine science accessible to all, exploring the causes and frequency of rogue waves, and the reasons why some waves become killer monsters. With anecdotes, historical reports and objective analysis, all illustrated with evocative and rare photographs, Michel Olagnon's groundbreaking book is a definitive contribution to our understanding of this much-feared phenomenon. Amongst other questions in the book, he examines: ... Read more
Rogue waves remain something of a mystery. Long believed to be a myth or an exaggeration, they haven't been the subject of any kind of serious in-depth research - until now. This book makes rigorous marine science accessible to all, exploring the causes and frequency of rogue waves, and the reasons why some waves become killer monsters. With anecdotes, historical reports and objective analysis, all illustrated with evocative and rare photographs, Michel Olagnon's groundbreaking book is a definitive contribution to our understanding of this much-feared phenomenon. Amongst other questions in the book, he examines: ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781472936219
SKU
V9781472936219
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Ref
99-5
About Michel Olagnon
Michel Olagnon is an engineer and researcher at the French Institute of Maritime Research (IFREMER). His specialisms are wave statistics and the analysis of ship and marine structural reliability. He is the founder of the international conference on rogue waves.
Reviews for Rogue Waves: Anatomy of a Monster
A sober and thought-provoking book, which mixes science and passion for the subject to good effect, and makes a valuable contribution to broadening and deepening understanding of the phenomenon.
Nautilus Telegraph
Excellent photos, diagrams and illustrations support this well-written book.
The Ensign (US)
A first-of-its-kind study into how these natural phenomena are created and how they ... Read more
Nautilus Telegraph
Excellent photos, diagrams and illustrations support this well-written book.
The Ensign (US)
A first-of-its-kind study into how these natural phenomena are created and how they ... Read more