Directional Wave Spreading

Wind & Water Computer-Aided Engineering Software Tools
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Hello!!!
I have a question about directional wave spreading in HydroDyn. As far as I understand, HydroDyn can include directional wave spreading function using cos-2s model. A small s which is the directional wave spreading parameter is a function of frequency. However, I found that the input of s in HydroDyn is defined as a constant value. So, I would like to ask about how to define s? Could you please explain me?

THANK YOU
Danupon Subanapong

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Dear Danupon,

In the HydroDyn hydrodynamics module of FAST / OpenFAST, the wave directional spreading is not frequency dependent. We wrote a paper for OMAE 2014 when we first introduced wave directional spreading in HydroDyn; please review this paper for more information on the approach implemented: nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/61161.pdf.

Best regards,

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Thank you so much!!!