The use of a real-time wave and weather measurement program to assist in offshore operations and tropical cyclone forecasting
This paper describes a program set up by Conoco to improve weather forecasts in the Gulf of Mexico and minimize the risk to the safety of offshore personnel during severe tropical cyclone events. A series of automated wind, wave and weather stations have been deployed in the Gulf to improve the real-time data base available for forecasting. This data is used in support of a hurricane alert program that utilizes the latest state-of-the-art techniques in oceanography and meteorology. Conoco has seen benefits in safer and more efficient evacuations during severe tropical cyclone events, timely return offshore, and a large increase in the amount of real-time information available on these storms.
- Research Organization:
- Conoco Inc.
- OSTI ID:
- 5957463
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8402115-
- Journal Information:
- Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States), Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Vol. SPE 12464; ISSN SEAPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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