Table of Contents

Notation 1. Introduction 2. Wave Properties 2.1 The Linear Wave 2.2 The Nonlinear Wave 2.3 Random Seas 2.4 Summary 3. Wave Modification 3.1 Refraction 3.2 Reflection 3.3 Diffraction 4. Wave Energy Conversion 4.1 Basic Wave Energy Conversion Techniques 4.2 Advanced Techniques 4.3 Summary 5. Energy Conversion, Transmission, and Storage 5.1 Basic Electromechanical Energy Conversion Techniques 5.2 Advanced Electromechanical Energy Conversion Techniques 5.3 Power Scaling 5.4 Energy Transmission and Storage 5.5 Summary 6. Environmental and Mooring Considerations 6.1 Environmental Considerations 6.2 Mooring and Anchoring Appendixes (Bibliography, Some Wave Energy Conversion Patents, Glossary, Conversion Factors) Index