About this Research Topic
The primary focus of this Research Topic is the fundamental science and practical technology necessary to develop a profound and systematic methodology for harvesting wave energy. Manuscripts addressing theoretical, numerical and experimental modeling techniques are all welcome. Comparative studies, mini- or comprehensive reviews, commentaries, perspectives and opinion papers are also welcome.
Manuscripts within the scopes of (but not limited to) the following subtopics will be of particular interest:
1) Assessment of wave energy resources in specific local regions
2) Numerical modeling of wave energy converters in isolation or arrays
3) Analytic techniques in performance evaluation of wave energy converters
4) Blueprints and development of hybrid converter systems between wave and other energy resources (e.g., wind, tidal and/or solar, etc.)
5) Methods, strategy and approaches for controlling wave energy converter systems
6) Design and dynamic analysis of a station-keeping mooring system
7) Laboratory tank experiments and demonstration field tests
Keywords: wave energy, wave farm, floating converter system, hybrid energy converters, control strategy, numerical modeling
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