# Wavelet analysis of Wave motion

## TL;DR

This paper employs wavelet techniques to analyze high-resolution wave probe data, revealing insights into the sources and energy contributions of capillary waves on wind wave forms.

## Contribution

It introduces the use of wavelet analysis for detailed examination of wave spectra and the development of capillary waves, offering new analytical capabilities.

## Key findings

- Wavelet analysis effectively identifies sources of capillary wave energy.
- Conditional spectra provide insights into wave development and propagation.
- Wavelet techniques enable detailed spectral analysis of wave peaks and troughs.

## Abstract

In this paper high resolution wave probe records are examined using wavelet techniques with a view to determining the sources and relative contributions of capillary wave energy along representative wind wave forms. Wavelets enable computations of conditional spectra and turn out to be powerful tools for the study of the development and propagation of capillary waves. They also enable the detailed analyses of the relative contributions to the spectrum of the wave peaks and troughs.