**2.2.2 Wind generated waves**

There are many factors that lead to the formation of wind generated waves in the ocean. Wind speed, area over which the wind is blowing, duration of wind influencing the ocean surface, and water depth, are just some of the elements that lead to the formation of waves. Due to the oscillatory motion of these waves on the surface, any vehicle on the surface will experience this same oscillatory disturbance. Moreover, an underwater vehicle will experience both translational forces and rotational moments while at or near the surface due to this wave motion.
