A Numerical Model for Wind-Wave Prediction in Deep Water.

Abstract

This report contains a description and listing of a numerical wave hindcast model similar to that used to calculate 20 years of wave conditions in the Atlantic Ocean as part of the Wave Information Study. For a specified spatial grid, the model takes input time sequences of wind velocity and calculates the directional wave spectrum from which parameters such as significant wave height, frequency of peak energy density, and mean wave direction can be deduced. Instructions on how to set up the input and output for the model are given and a discussion of the model's limitations is provided. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA125985

Entities

People

  • Barbara A. Tracy
  • Donald T. Resio

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Boundary Layer
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Core Storage
  • Deep Water
  • Engineers
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Grids
  • Oceans
  • United States
  • Waterways
  • Wind Velocity

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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