The long-term distributions used for estimation of return values are a Fisher Tipprt Type I distribution and a Weibul distribution of 3parameters.

 West area off the Tsugaru Straits




 Return period R and maximum significant wave height




 Return period R and maximum mean wind speed




 Estimated maximum value during years
Return period R H [m] Vw [m/s]
10 years 8.1 26.3
20 years 8.6 27.5
30 years 8.9 28.3
100 years 9.7 30.6




 Area of the Izu Islands




 Return period R and maximum significant wave height




 Return period R and maximum mean wind speed




 Estimated maximum value during years
Return period R H [m] Vw [m/s]
10 years 12.9 30.6
20 years 14.5 32.0
30 years 15.3 32.9
100 years 17.9 35.3



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