SEASAT wave height measurement: A comparison with sea-truth data and a wave forecasting model: Application to the geographic distribution of strong sea states in storms

Journal Article · Mon Feb 28 00:00:00 EST 1983 · J. Geophys. Res.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/JC088iC03p01779· OSTI ID:6036929

Queffeulou, P

The SEASAT altimeter derived wave height ('on-board' estimate) has been successfully compared with ship reports over the North Atlantic Ocean, for 163 passes of SEASAT, from September 15 to October 9, 1978. Satellite wave height measurements reveal features of great interest: first, SEASAT data are used to evaluate the spectral wave forecasting model, DSA 5, of the French Meteorological Office (La Meteorologie Nationale). Then, the analysis of 26 SEASAT passes through low-pressure areas shows the geographic distribution of strong sea states in storms and the large variations of wave height over short distances, an important observation for wave modeling and ship routing.

• Research Organization: Centre National pour l'Exploitation des Oceans, Centre Oceanologique de Bretagne, 29273 Brest Cedex, France
• OSTI ID: 6036929
• Journal Information: J. Geophys. Res.; (United States), Vol. 88:C3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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