Some approaches for comparing remote and in-situ estimates of directional wave spectra

Radar imaging systems inherently measure different properties of the spectrum than do the more traditional directional wave buoys. Analysis of the present methods of measuring heave acceleration, pitch, and roll on buoys under development by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) explains some of the...

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Published in:Johns Hopkins APL technical digest 1987-01, Vol.8 (1), p.48-54
Main Author: PIERSON, W I L L A R D J, J R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Radar imaging systems inherently measure different properties of the spectrum than do the more traditional directional wave buoys. Analysis of the present methods of measuring heave acceleration, pitch, and roll on buoys under development by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) explains some of the inconsistencies that have been found not only for NDBC buoys but also for other directional wave buoys. The methods used for buoys can be extended to airborne and spaceborne systems in order to compare spectra estimated by the different systems. (Author)
ISSN:0270-5214