REAL-TIME WAVE PREDICTION USING HOURLY ANALYZED ATMOSPHERIC GPV

This study developed a real-time wave prediction system by using SWAN (Simulating WAves Nearshore) together with 10 meter wind data from "Hourly Available GPV (Grid Point Value) Atmospheric Analysis". Validation of this system was carried out by comparing predictions with observations from NOWPHAS (Nationwide Ocean Wave information network for Ports and HArbourS) wave gauges during the month of December, 2007. The predicted wave heights and periods corresponded well to observed values. This system provides current and near future ocean condition estimations for locations where observational wave data is unavailable.