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Spectral Analysis in Engineering

Concepts and Case Studies

  • 1st Edition - August 17, 1995
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Grant Hearn, Andrew Metcalfe
  • Language: English

This text provides a thorough explanation of the underlying principles of spectral analysis and the full range of estimation techniques used in engineering. The applications of th… Read more

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Description

This text provides a thorough explanation of the underlying principles of spectral analysis and the full range of estimation techniques used in engineering. The applications of these techniques are demonstrated in numerous case studies, illustrating the approach required and the compromises to be made when solving real engineering problems. The principles outlined in these case studies are applicable over the full range of engineering disciplines and all the reader requires is an understanding of elementary calculus and basic statistics.

The realistic approach and comprehensive nature of this text will provide undergraduate engineers and physicists of all disciplines with an invaluable introduction to the subject and the detailed case studies will interest the experienced professional.

Key features

  • No more than a knowledge of elementary calculus, and basic statistics and probability is needed
  • Accessible to undergraduates at any stage of their courses
  • Easy and clear to follow

Readership

Undergraduate engineers of all disciplines (especially marine, civil, offshore and mechanical). Also of interest to undergraduate physicists, researchers and consultants in spectral analysis

Table of contents

1. Why understand spectral analysis2. Relationships between variables3. Time varying signals4. Describing signals in terms of frequency5. Frequency representation of random signals6. Identifying systems relationships from measurements7. Some typical applications8. Wave directionality monitoring9. Motions of moored structures in a seaway10. Experimental measurment and time series acquisition11. Experimental evaluation of wide band active vibration12. Hull roughness and ship resistance

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 17, 1995
  • Language: English

About the authors

GH

Grant Hearn

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Marine Engineering, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

AM

Andrew Metcalfe

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Engineering Mathematics, University of Newcastle-upon Tyne, UK

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