Author(s): Maris Eelsalu; Tarmo Soomere; Darwin Aramburo; Ruben D. Montoya; Andres F. Osorio
Linked Author(s): Andrés Fernando Osorio Arias
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Abstract: We analyse the wave energy resource available along the Pacific coast of South America from Panama to the Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica. The wave energy resource to the north of latitude 30°S is almost entirely provided by swells. To the south of 43°S wind-seas predominate among the most energetic wave conditions. The calmest time that contains 1% of the total annual energy flux is 10–20 days. About 50% of the annual energy flux arrives during 100 days with strongest waves. The typical wave height that provides largest contribution to wave energy is 1–1.5 m in the north and increases to 3.5–4 m on the shores of southern Chile. The most energy-containing wave periods are about 10 s in the entire study area.
Year: 2024