Dynamics and Modelling of Ocean Waves
Dynamics and Modelling of Ocean Waves
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
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USDAddresses 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. This model has been developed by an international group (the Wave Modelling group), and is based on a detailed physical description of air/sea interactions. It is widely used for wave forecasting for meteorological and oceanographic purposes. 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. Written by leading experts, it is a comprehensive guide and reference for researchers and advanced students in physical oceanography, meteorology, fluid dynamics, coastal engineering and physics.
- 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
Product details
February 2011Adobe eBook Reader
9780511886157
0 pages
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169 b/w illus. 16 tables
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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.
