The Integrated Ocean Prediction System (IOPS)

Abstract

in which information (grids, etc.) about each model is stored. The ROAMER system provides the user access to NAVOCEANO's DBDBV bathymetry (global 5 minute resolution) and a host of Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center METOC products. ROAMER is used to pull in the required input data and boundary conditions and build a script to launch the appropriate model run. The NAVOCEANO WSC utilizes the NAVOCEANO Major Shared Resource Center (MSRC), a network of computers that can support parallel codes and multi-processors.The IOPS model suite is depicted in Figure 2. The NSSM requires four inputs: 1) shallow-water wave spectra, 2) water elevation from a tidal model, 3) beach profile(s) and 4) 10-m surface wind. The regional WAM provides directional wave spectra that are used as an offshore boundary condition for a shallow-water waveThis article has been published in Oceanography, Volume 15, Number 1, a quarterly journal of The Oceanography Society.

Prediction of Uncertainty Using the Third Generation Wave Model WAVEWATCH III Driven By ERA-40 and Blended Winds in the North Indian Ocean

“…For the regional and global applications, the directional wave spectrum is resolved at ever grid point across wavenumber-direction bands. By numerically solving the spectral wave action balance equation (1), the evolution of the wave field is achieved: Where, λ is longitude, φ is latitude, θ is wave propagation direction, k is wave number, t is time, σ is the intrinsic angular frequency. R is the radius of the earth, and U φ and U λ are current components in φ and λ directions.…”

“…In civilian and defence sectors, the wind-induced surface gravity waves have wide-range applications. In the reports of Richard et al [1] Umesh et al [2] Swain et al [3] we can conclude that the design of coastal and offshore structures, optimum tracking of surface and subsurface vehicles management, search and rescue operations during rough weather depends on the available wave information. In addition, it is also required for the protection of coastal zone, assessment, and exploitation of wave power potential, towing of underwater bodies, detection and discrimination of underwater objects.…”