Accession Number:

ADA191962

Title:

Comparisons of Wind and Wave Models with GEOSAT (Geodesy Satellite)

Corporate Author:

NAVAL OCEAN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS

Report Date:

1987-08-01

Abstract:

Analyses from the U.S. Navys operational wind and wave models were compared to similar outputs from foreign and domestic agencies. Model outputs were ranked by agreement with satellite wind and wave observations for two days. The Navys wave model ranked high on both days, but the Navys wind model did not. Keywords Ocean measurements Wind models Wave models.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 10 Mar-10 Sep 1986

Supplementary Note:

Prepared in collaboration with Planning Systems, Inc., Slidell, LA. DOI: 10.21236/ADA191962

Pages:

0015

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Distribution Statement:

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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