A Numerical Hindcast Model for Wave Spectra on Water Bodies with Irregular Shoreline Geometry. Report 2. Model Verification with Observed Wave Data.

Abstract

The procedures used to verify a numerical model for wave generation in water bodies of arbitrary shape are described. The verification results for Lakes Erie, Ontario, and Superior are presented. Parameters included in the study include significant wave height and frequency at the spectral peak. Examples of hindcast and measured one-dimensional (frequency) spectra are given. The study indicates a capability of the model to hindcast significant wave height such as root-mean-square error of about 1.5 ft and to hindcast the period of peak frequency with a root-mean-square error of 1 sec. These errors include effects from both the wave model and the hindcast model used to estimate the windfield. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA064992

Entities

People

  • C. Linwood Vincent
  • Donald T. Resio

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bodies Of Water
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Great Lakes
  • Lake Erie
  • Lake Huron
  • Lake Ontario
  • Lake Superior
  • Lakes
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics
  • United States
  • Water Waves
  • Waterways
  • Wind Direction

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  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering