Dynamic Response of SPAR in Internal Solitary Waves

Internal solitary wave is considered as a potential hazard environmental condition to the floating structures in South China Sea. This paper presents results of the dynamic response analysis of a SPAR in internal solitary waves (ISW). Mathematical model of the ISW is selected to simulate the current process induced by the ISW. The result shows that the Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) gives rational result compared with the Modified Korteweg–de Vries (MKdV) equation. Dynamic motion of SPAR were estimated by using the current profile derived from KDV theory, load determined by Morrison equation and the nonlinear model of the mooring system.