Wave energy technologies can provide reliable, local power for autonomous underwater vehicles, and at-sea applications across U.S. coastal regions, especially where traditional energy supply is limited or costly. Although some wave energy devices have demonstrated promising performance, most are still in early development. Numerical modeling tools reduce cost and risk in developing wave energy technologies by allowing systems to be tested and optimized before deployment.
Upgraded wave-energy modeling tools could lead to more robust, seaworthy devices
