High Frequency Radar Measurements Of Coastal Ocean Parameters

Abstract

This Note describes a method of measuring coastal ocean surface parameters, such as surface currents and directional wave height spectra, using a specialized, high frequency.(HF), coastal radar known as CODAR (Coastal Ocean Dynamics Applications Radar). CETN-I-26, March 1985, provided an overview of remote sensing techniques for measuring ocean waves. This CETN provides more complete information on the CODAR system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA591686

Entities

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coastal Engineering
  • Delaware Bay
  • Directional
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Loop Antennas
  • Low Elevation
  • Measurement
  • Ocean Waves
  • Oceans
  • Radar
  • Radial Velocity
  • Remote Sensing
  • Spectra
  • Transponders
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Radar Systems Engineering.