WAMIT is a scientific and technical program for Windows intended to assist in the study of both floating and submerged bodies in the presence of ocean waves. It solves the velocity potential and fluid pressure by relying on the Boundary Integral Equation method with linear and second order potential theory.

Discover answers

The developer claims that scientists can analyze the diffraction problem in different ways and come up with unique answers. The number of solutions does not matter. They can all be implemented simultaneously and offer insights into how incident waves affect the body. Researchers are able to gain greater knowledge about the response amplitude operators, the pressure and fluid velocity effects, etc.

Configure solutions

The utility is capable of providing conventional solutions based on the low order method involving geometry represented by quadrilateral panels. You can define the geometry of the bodies exactly or approximately using a high order method. The latter approach is predicated on continuous B spline representations.

Additional characteristics

The program takes into consideration the hydrodynamic interaction between objects while analyzing several bodies. It allows you to define other physical phenomena, including wavemakers, hinged structure motion, or different wave energy converters. To simulate the behavior of asphalt pavements, you may use another tool called EverStress.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
gives you the means to analyze wave interactions;
parallel processing on PC reduces run times;
all actions are done in the command prompt.