ABSTRACT 



Wave persistence graphs were constructed from wave data 

 obtained from lightships and ocean station vessels. An 

 explanation and examples of how to interpret the wave per- 

 sistence graphics are given. A climatological summary for the 

 selected regions is supplied as a background for arriving at 

 certain generalizations concerning wave persistence. Several 

 applications of wave persistence data are cited. 



ACKNOWLEDGMENT 



The authors wish to express their indebtedness to Mr. Marvin 

 D. Burkhart, whose helpful suggestions and continued inter- 

 est made this publication possible. 



