# Diffraction Analysis Best Practices

> Sub-skill of diffraction-analysis: Best Practices.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/diffraction-analysis-best-practices` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/diffraction-analysis-best-practices`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/diffraction-analysis-best-practices/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/diffraction-analysis-best-practices

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# Best Practices

## Best Practices


1. **Always validate coefficients** before using in OrcaFlex
2. **Check K-K causality** for added mass/damping consistency
3. **Compare results** when both AQWA and OrcaWave are available
4. **Use unified schema** for interoperability
5. **Document water depth** and frequency range assumptions
6. **Follow the r4 report format** for all diffraction analysis reports