Title :
Coastal Data Information Program Waves QA/QC
Author :
Thomas, Julie ; Reilly, William O. ; Jensen, Robert
Author_Institution :
Scripps Instn. of Oceanogr., La Jolla
Abstract :
This article presents current technologies on coastal ocean wave measurements using buoys, pressure sensors, PUVs, etc. and the quality of their data output. Comparisons between different wave measuring techniques with respect to wave energy measurements and Fourier directional coefficients are also presented.
Keywords :
ocean waves; oceanographic equipment; oceanographic techniques; CIDP; Coastal Data Information Program WEaves QA/QC; Fourier directional coefficients; PUV; buoys; coastal ocean wave measurements; data quality; pressure sensors; wave energy measurement; wave measuring techniques; Acoustic sensors; Frequency; Instruments; Predictive models; Pressure measurement; Remote sensing; Sea measurements; Sea surface; Surface waves; Time measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Current Measurement Technology, 2008. CMTC 2008. IEEE/OES 9th Working Conference on
Conference_Location :
Charlston, SC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1485-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1486-4
DOI :
10.1109/CCM.2008.4480849