fmusonda 2018-04-07 21:49:26

It was good

pwarupi40 2018-03-18 21:05:26

To have a base office, located on the waterfront to record data and anylysis withing our office, to provide the best quality forecast daily.

djrusk58@gmail.com 2018-02-11 00:08:09

Thoroughly enjoyed this lesson and would've done better on the test but for a couple of dumb errors.

luckyfugro 2018-01-17 03:51:56

Good course, but need some improvement on material.

jhbiii 2014-03-01 17:05:04

Module needs better explanations and examples of how to read model spectral text bulletins and NDBC wave data.

At the end of this module, you should be able to do the following: * Describe wave data available from the NDBC website and its limitations * Using a spectral density plot for a buoy:      (1) Determine the number of wave groups      (2) Determine the peak period * List the parameters that are determined by a wave model * Describe a polar wave spectrum plot * Describe the information available in a NWW3 text bulletin * Use a polar wave spectrum plot to determine the following:      (1) direction and period of wind waves and swell groups      (2) number of wave/swell groups * Use a NWW3 text bulletin to determine the following:      (1) direction, period, and significant wave height of wind waves and swell groups      (2) number of wave/swell groups * Using buoy observations and wave model products determine the height and period of swell likely to strike a given coastline * Describe what is meant by wave masking and how it might affect a surf forecast along the coast * Using buoy observations and wave model products determine whether a wave model initialized well * Describe the conditions under which a wave model simulation might be in error, and what errors might subsequently result

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