Extreme Waves Under Hurricane Ivan

Abstract

Hurricane Ivan a category 4 storm, passed directly over six wave-tide gauges deployed by the Naval Research Laboratory on the outer continental shelf in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Waves were observed with significant wave heights reaching l7.9 meters and maximum crest-to-trough individual wave heights of 27.7 meters (91 feet). Analysis suggests that significant wave heights likely surpassed 21 meters (69 feet) and that maximum crest-to-trough individual wave heights exceeded 40 meters (132 feet) near the eyewall.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 05, 2005
Accession Number
ADA448876

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  • David Wei Chi Wang
  • Douglas A. Mitchell
  • Ewa Jarosz
  • Mark S. Hulbert
  • William J. Teague

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  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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  • Hurricanes
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  • Environmental science

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