Deterministic Wave Predictions from the WaMoS II

Abstract

Wave induced motions limit the working time andsafety of many offshore operations, e.g. crane lifts, LNG transfers,and helicopter landings. This paper details recent efforts todeterministically predict ocean surface waves using measurementsfrom the WaMoS II. The WaMoS II derives full 3-dimensionalsea surface elevation maps from nautical X-band radar images,yielding both sufficient resolution and range for a useful predictionhorizon. Validation of these surface elevation fields showsthey are in close agreement with sea surface elevation time seriesfrom wave buoys and motion reference units. Results from asimple propagation model are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 23, 2014
Accession Number
AD1000841

Entities

People

  • Eric Thornhill
  • Tyson Hilmer

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Antennas
  • Correlation Analysis
  • Cross Correlation
  • Data Processing
  • Fourier Series
  • Frequency
  • Gravity Waves
  • Heart Rate
  • Information Science
  • Measurement
  • Ocean Waves
  • Radar Images
  • Radiation Patterns
  • Two Dimensional
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waves

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Game Theory.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.