Question

Table 2: Wave Superposition Data Time Location Wave F amplitude Wave G amplitude Resultant wave amplitude 0.11 s 0.250 0.11 s -0.250 0.11 s 0.500 0.11 s -0.500 0.25 s 0.000 0.25 s 0.250 0.25 s 0.500 The points at 0.250 and 0.750 are The points at 0.000 and 0.500 are Nodes are found at points of Antiodes are found at points of maximum Rogue waves in the ocean were considered a myth for a very long time, fanciful and fabricated tales of fishermen too long in the sun and on the sea. What basic physics mechanism provides an explanation of their existence? Constructive and destructive interference of vibrational waves on an aircraft can create a range of effects from a slight tail flutter to complete destruction of the aircraft.

Answer 1

The waves stem from a combination of constructive interference - a known phenomenon of colliding waves - and nonlinear effects specific to the complex dynamics of ocean waves.

In genereal a typical exampl of constructive interference of colliding waves leading to a very high amplitude-disaster.

An improved understanding of how rogue waves originate could lead to improved techniques for identifying ocean areas likely to spawn them, allowing shipping companies to avoid dangerous seas.