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Following these initial measurements and identification of inconsistencies in the wave parameters of the ten standard JRC profiles, further statistical analysis was carried out on the profiles for the purposes of both clarifying the selection and ranking of these profiles as well as finding a consistent method of JRC calculation. Based on conclusions formed from statistical analysis, signal analysis was performed on the ten standard profiles by applying the fast Fourier transform algorithm. 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