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Operational Use of Wave Watch III
Welcome
Introduction
Outline
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What Wave Models Predict
Introduction
Model Output
Significant Wave Height
Distribution of Wave Heights
Significant vs Max. Heights
Freak Waves
Examples
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How the Model Works
Introduction
WAVEWATCH III Model
Parameterization
Details
Dispersion
Shoaling
Wave-Current Interaction
Questions
Model Grids
Grid Size (and Shoaling)
Surf Zone Physics
Grids and Obstructions
Mosaic Modeling
Multi-Grid Model
Questions
Spectral Partitioning
Model Versions
Model History
Version 2.22
Version 2.22 versus 3.14
NDFD Process
Hurricanes
Introduction
Floyd and Gert
Isabel—1
Isabel—2
Questions
Products
Introduction
Example Wave Spectra Product
Partitioned Wave Fields
Partitioned Wave Heights
Partitioned Wave Periods
Using Text Bulletins
NWS Implementation
Data Availability
Questions
Future
Introduction
Nearshore Waves
Odds and Ends
Coupled Modeling
Ensembles – 1
Ensembles – 2
Ensembles – 3
Conclusion
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Summary
References
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