We have hindcast the wind and wave conditions in the Mediterranean Sea for two one month periods. Four different meteorological models and three different wave models have been used. The results have been compared with satellite and buoy wind and wave observations. Several conclusions concerning both the instruments and the models have been derived. The quality of both wind and wave results has been assessed. Close to the coasts high resolution, nested wave models are required for sufficient reliability. A wave threshold analysis suggests a sufficient reliability only off the coast, with a substantial decrease for low wave heights.
Comparison of wind and wave measurements and models in the Western Mediterranean Sea
Bertotti L;Cavaleri L;
2007
Abstract
We have hindcast the wind and wave conditions in the Mediterranean Sea for two one month periods. Four different meteorological models and three different wave models have been used. The results have been compared with satellite and buoy wind and wave observations. Several conclusions concerning both the instruments and the models have been derived. The quality of both wind and wave results has been assessed. Close to the coasts high resolution, nested wave models are required for sufficient reliability. A wave threshold analysis suggests a sufficient reliability only off the coast, with a substantial decrease for low wave heights.File in questo prodotto:
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