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Dynamics and Modelling of Ocean Waves

Dynamics and Modelling of Ocean Waves

Dynamics and Modelling of Ocean Waves

G. J. Komen, Royal Dutch Meteorological Service (KNMI), de Bilt, Holland
L. Cavaleri, Istituto per lo Studio della Dinamica delle Grandi Masse, CNR, Venice
M. Donelan, Canadian Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington, Ontario
K. Hasselmann, Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie, Hamburg
S. Hasselmann, Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie, Hamburg
P. A. E. M. Janssen, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, Reading
August 1996
Paperback
9780521577816
$86.99
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    This book addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of ocean waves including the use of wave observations made from satellites. More specifically it describes the WAM model, its scientific basis, its actual implementation, and its many applications. The three sections of the volume describe the basic statistical theory and the relevant physical processes; the numerical model and its global and regional applications; and satellite observations, their interpretation and use in data assimilation.

    • First comprehensive description of the most advanced ocean wave model
    • Integrates wave physics, modelling and use of satellite observations
    • Written by a team of leading international wave modellers

    Reviews & endorsements

    "[T]he principal authors have done an admirable job of assembling a coherent whole and of providing a firm base for the exploration of the many challenging problems that remain." John Miles, Science

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    Product details

    August 1996
    Paperback
    9780521577816
    556 pages
    243 × 169 × 33 mm
    0.87kg
    169 b/w illus. 16 tables
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • 1. Basics
    • 2. The physical description of wave evolution
    • 3. Numerical modelling of wave evolution
    • 4. Applications to wave hindcasting and forecasting
    • 5. Global satellite wave measurements
    • 6. Wave data assimilation and inverse modelling
    • 7. Outlook
    • Members of the WAM Group
    • Contributors
    • References
    • Index.
      Contributors
    • G. Barzel, E. Bauer, L. Bertotti, C. Brüning, G. J. H. Burgers, C. J. Calkoen, V. Cardone, L. Cavaleri, M. Donelan, R. Flather, H. C. Graber, H. Günther, B. Hansen, K. Hasselmann, S. Hasselmann, M. M. de las Heras, L. Holthuijsen, P. A. E. M. Janssen, R. E. Jensen, K. Kahma, G. J. Komen, P. Lionello, R. B. Long, V. K. Makin, D. Masson, C. Mastenbroek, J. Monbaliu, H. L. Tolman, C. F. De Valk, S. L. Weber, X. M. Wu, I. R. Young, Y. Yuan, L. Zambresky

    • Authors
    • G. J. Komen , Royal Dutch Meteorological Service (KNMI), de Bilt, Holland
    • L. Cavaleri , Istituto per lo Studio della Dinamica delle Grandi Masse, CNR, Venice
    • M. Donelan , Canadian Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington, Ontario
    • K. Hasselmann , Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie, Hamburg
    • S. Hasselmann , Max-Planck-Institut für Meteorologie, Hamburg
    • P. A. E. M. Janssen , European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, Reading