The Rayleigh probability distribution has been used extensively for statistical prediction of ocean waves, responses of ships, and marine structures in a seaway. However, the Rayleigh distribution cannot be used for statistical prediction of non-Gaussian random processes, a typical example of which is ship rolling motion with nonlinear characteristics. To evaluate the statistical properties of the maxima (peak values) of non-Gaussian random processes, this paper discusses generalization of the Rayleigh distribution and its application to practical problems. As examples of application, the problems associated with rolling motion of a vessel stabilized by rudders, responses of a surface effect ship in a seaway, and rolling motion of a ship with nonlinear damping are presented.
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December 1978
December 01 1978
Generalization of Rayleigh Probability Distribution and its Application
Michel K. Ochi
Michel K. Ochi
David Taylor Research Center
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J Ship Res 22 (04): 259–265.
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SNAME-JSR-1978-22-4-259
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December 01 1978
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Ochi, Michel K.. "Generalization of Rayleigh Probability Distribution and its Application." J Ship Res 22 (1978): 259–265. doi: https://doi.org/10.5957/jsr.1978.22.4.259
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