which applies to the current laap. When 7;inds, fetches, and dura- 

 tions have been estimated the wave heights and periods in the 

 generating areas are found in the manner described vhen discussing 

 the forecasting of swell. If desired, the state of the sea may be 

 described by a term on the Douglas Scale, according to Table III. 



Although the method has not yet been tested extensively, it 

 is believed that the accuracy of the forecast will correspond to 

 the accuracy of the prognostic map. It must again be emohasized 

 that success can be expected only if the continuity of the proc- 

 esses are borne in mind. 



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