Waves
Fredric Raichlen
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Waves
Published
2012
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
251
ISBN-13
9781283707503
Description
Sitting on the beach on a sunny summer day, we enjoy the steady advance and retreat of the waves. In the water, enthusiastic waders jump and shriek with pleasure when a wave hits them. But where do these waves come from? How are they formed and why do they break on the shore?
Water Wave Mechanics for Engineers and Scientists
Numerical modeling of water waves
Ryūsuimon dōtaku no kenkyū
Waves in Oceanic and Coastal Waters
Millimeter-wave imaging radiometer (MIR) data processing and development of water vapor retrieval algorithms
Depth-limited significant wave height
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Waves?
This edition of Waves has approximately 251 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Waves?
For most readers, Waves typically takes between 5h 14m and 3h 29m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Waves?
The estimated word count for Waves is approximately 62,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Waves?
Waves was written by Fredric Raichlen.
When was Waves published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.