Directional correction of modeled sea and swell wave heights using satellite altimeter data

Journal article (2018)

Authors

João Albuquerque The University of Auckland

José A. Á. Antolínez University of Cantabria

A. Rueda University of Cantabria

Fernando J. Méndez University of Cantabria

Giovanni Coco The University of Auckland

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Satellite data Hindcast Directional sea and swell correction

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2018-11

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English

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Abstract

This paper proposes a buoy independent directional calibration methodology that uses satellite altimeter data to correct the simultaneous wind-sea and all swell partitions available from wave hindcasts. The proposed technique was applied to a 20-year wave hindcast in the New Zealand region and showed promising results. The method could potentially be applied worldwide to fully assess systematic errors in wind-sea and swell partitions.