Dynamics and Modelling of Ocean Waves [Paperback]

A comprehensive introduction and reference prepared by the world's leading ocean wave modellers.This book addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of ocean waves, including the use of wave observations made from satellite. More specifically, it describes the WAM model, its scientific basis, its actual implementation, and its many applications.This book addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of ocean waves, including the use of wave observations made from satellite. More specifically, it describes the WAM model, its scientific basis, its actual implementation, and its many applications.This book addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of ocean waves including the use of wave observations made from satellites. More specifically it describes the WAM model, its scientific basis, its actual implementation, and its many applications. The three sections of the volume describe the basic statistical theory and the relevant physical processes; the numerical model and its global and regional applications; and satellite observations, their interpretation and use in data assimilation.Preface; 1. Basics; 2. The physical description of wave evolution; 3. Numerical modelling of wave evolution; 4. Applications to wave hindcasting and forecasting; 5. Global satellite wave measurements; 6. Wave data assimilation and inverse modelling; 7. Outlook; Members of the WAM Group; Contributors; References; Index. [T]he principal authors have done an admirable job of assembling a coherent whole and of providing a firm base for the exploration of the many challenging problems that remain. John Miles, Science