The present status of operational wave forecasting ((for ocean surface))

The basic structure and behavior of first- and second-generation waves models, in particular their propagation schemes and source terms, are examined. The capabilities of operational wave-prediction models for storm hindcasting, wave climate assessment, and real-time applications are evaluated. The...

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Published in:Johns Hopkins APL technical digest 1987-01, Vol.8 (1), p.24-32
Main Author: CARDONE, VINCENTJ
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The basic structure and behavior of first- and second-generation waves models, in particular their propagation schemes and source terms, are examined. The capabilities of operational wave-prediction models for storm hindcasting, wave climate assessment, and real-time applications are evaluated. The development of third-generation models based on improved representations of physical processes of wave growth, wave-wave interactions, and wave dissipation is described, and the benefits to be provided by the third-generation models to wave forecasting are discussed. (I.F.)
ISSN:0270-5214