HF Radar Measurements of Ocean Surface Currents and Winds
Abstract
The objectives of this project began with the construction and deployment of two and later three multifrequency HF radar instruments (called MCR for Multifrequency Coastal Radar) to Monterey Bay, California. Further experiment deployments were to the Virginia coast and to Lake Michigan for fresh water experiments (NSF sponsorship). The data collected at these sites is reduced, analyzed and interpreted to achieve the specific research objectives listed below: 1. Improvement of radar performance by upgrading hardware and software and developing improved transmit antennas, signal processing and flexible use of multiple frequencies 2. Improvement of HF radar estimates of surface currents, vertical shear, winds, friction velocity and waves by improved estimation algorithms that use knowledge of air-sea interaction physics 3. Estimate surface wind speed and direction using multifrequency HF radar measurements by exploiting air-sea interaction physics and HF radar measurements of vertical current shear 4. Ocean science investigations, including assimilation of HF radar data into coastal ocean models for circulation, chemical and biological properties as well as air-sea interaction studies 5. Use of continuing HF radar observations on Monterey Bay in observing ships to assess the usefulness of multiple frequency HF radar in ship detection and tracking.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 18, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA408586
Entities
People
- John F. Vesecky
Organizations
- University of Michigan