Wave
energy systems, Types of ocean energy, wave power as an energy resource, the
global wave energy resources, Different types of wave energy converter
devices. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
OTEC systems, Smaller scale flow extraction energy technology is
presented. Level 1 Estimation of the available energy based on models of
the wave, current and wind environment. Characteristic equations and parameters
are introduced which allow linkage to coastal data. Level 2 Energy
Conversion estimation for life cycle operation. Laboratory, pilot and
full scale installation results for the ocean harvesting systems are discussed.
Examples are presented to provide realistic energy harvesting estimates for
these systems
