title: Far-field theory of wave power capture by oscillating systems.
abstract: A new derivation is given of an equation, relating the capture width of a wave power converter to the polar diagram of the waves generated by the device. The pattern of waves in the lee of the device is calculated in detail.
authors.affiliation: School of Civil Engineering and the Environment, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ, UK. f.farley@soton.ac.uk
authors.forename: F J M
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Farley