Ocean Wave Spectrometer Measurements in the Gulf Stream Experiment.
Abstract
By assuming finite conducting, Gaussian-distributed, statistically stationary and homogeneous ocean surface, the ocean wave spectrometer measurements made in the Gulf Stream Experiment have demonstrated the capability of inferring the directional wave number slope spectra by using the specular point model for look-angles of less than 20 degrees. These measurements have also demonstrated the necessity of independent measurements of wind direction, mean square surface slope, and foam and spray. The results also indicate that at least four independent directional measurements with spatial resolution of 0.1 meters or smaller and spatial coverage of 750 to 1000 meters are necessary.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 20, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA074369
Entities
People
- Davidson T. Chen
- Donald L. Hammond
- Paul Bey
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory