Coastal Ocean Dynamics Applications Radar (CODAR) Remote Sensing Demonstration Program

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Abstract:

This report describes the planning, execution, and results of two major field experiments conducted to determine the wave measuring capabilities of the Coastal Ocean Dynamics Applications Radar CODAR. CODAR is a ground-based, high-frequency radar that uses back-scattered energy to determine various ocean surface parameters, such as surface currents and wave height, period, and direction. Data from CODAR were compared with those from more conventional wave measuring systems including both directional and nondirectional wave measuring buoys. Agreement between CODAR and buoy data was judged according to predetermined acceptance limits. The main objective of the program was to establish CODAR as an operational tool for routine use in the collection of coastal wave data. However, results from the comparisons with traditional systems were poor, and CODAR, as tested, cannot be recommended for operational use.

Author(s):
Driver, David B. ; Thompson, Edward F. ; Lillycrop, Linda S. ; Barrick, Gregory A.
Author Organization(s):
COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER VICKSBURG MS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0103

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERC-MP-89-3
Monitor Series:
USACE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*RADAR, OCEANOGRAPHY, HIGH FREQUENCY, COASTAL REGIONS, OCEAN WAVES, OCEAN CURRENTS, OCEAN SURFACE, DEMONSTRATIONS, PARAMETERS, ENERGY, FIELD TESTS, BACKSCATTERING, OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA, LIMITATIONS, REMOTE DETECTORS, HEIGHT, ACCEPTABILITY, BUOYS, GROUND LEVEL, MEASUREMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical and Dynamic Oceanography, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment
Keyword(s):
*OCEANOGRAPHIC RADAR, *CODAR(COASTAL OCEAN DYNAMICS APPLICATIONS RADAR), *REMOTE SENSING
Report Date:
1989 Mar 01