A Cost Benefit Analysis of SWAN with Source Term Package ST6

Abstract

Simulating WAves Nearshore (SWAN) is a phase-averaged spectral model used by the U.S. Navy for forecasting waves. Changes to the source term package improve skill within the higher frequencies of the wave energy spectrum, where previous source terms result in non-physical responses to changes in wind speed and the presence of swell. We apply the model to three geographic locations, compare results to buoy data, and show the improved skill in predicting high frequency wave energy for cases when swell is a component of the wave field.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 10, 2018
Accession Number
AD1059481

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  • Erik W Rogers
  • Kacey L. Edwards
  • Kimberly M. Wood
  • P. Gay
  • S Siqueira

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  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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