Practical Methods for Observing and Forecasting Ocean Waves by Means of Wave Spectra and Statistics
Abstract
Contents: The properties of ocean waves; The generation and forecasting of sea waves; Wave propagation and forecasting swell waves--simple models; Wave observation techniques; Synoptic forecasting methods and weather map analysis; Wave refraction; Operational applications of forecasting methods; Verification by forecasts and observations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0739935
Entities
People
- Gerhard Neumann
- Richard W. James
- Willard J. Pierson Jr.
Organizations
- Naval Oceanographic Office