Title :
World wave climatologies from satellite altimeters
Author :
Barstow, S.F. ; Bern, T.I. ; Bjerken, S. ; Brate, T.I. ; Haug, O. ; Houmb, O.G. ; Krogstad, H.E.
Author_Institution :
OCEANOR, Trondheim, Norway
Abstract :
Summarises 6 years´ experience using the world wave and wind data from the GEOSAT satellite altimeter within the altimeter group in Trondheim, Norway. Validation of the altimeter wind and wave products is described and correction algorithms currently in use are given. A selection of applications for which these data have been used are described, taking us from low lying coral atolls of the tropical Pacific to sub-arctic storm laden Norwegian waters
Keywords :
atmospheric techniques; ocean waves; oceanographic techniques; radar applications; radar imaging; remote sensing; remote sensing by radar; wind; GEOSAT satellite altimeter; atmosphere ocean; correction algorithm; measurement technique; ocean wave; radar altimetry; radar remote sensing; satellite altimeter; sea surface; wind; world wave climate; Extraterrestrial measurements; Monitoring; Ocean waves; Satellites; Sea measurements; Space shuttles; Storms; Velocity measurement; Water storage; Wind speed;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS '94. 'Oceans Engineering for Today's Technology and Tomorrow's Preservation.' Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Brest
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2056-5
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1994.364016
