Developing Malaysian Ocean Wave Database Using Satellite
Abstract
Correct wave data is a very important input to predict the performances of the marine vehicles and structures at preliminary design stages particularly regarding safety effectiveness and comfort of passengers and crews. Presently, available wave data in Malaysian seas are based on visual observations from ships, oil platforms and limited wave buoys whose accuracy, reliability and comprehensiveness are often questioned. This paper presents an effort to develop a more reliable and comprehensive wave database for Malaysia sea areas using satellite altimetry. Significant wave height data is extracted from oceanographic satellite TOPEX/Poseidon for one selected area with the grid of 2 deg X 2 deg in the South China. Results are presented in the form of probability distribution functions and compared to data from Global Wave Statistics and Malaysian Meteorological Service.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA436472
Entities
People
- Adi M. Malik
- Norazimar Zainudin
- Omar Yaakob
- Robiahtul A. Palaraman
- Yahya Samian
Organizations
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas