Validation of the Satellite Method for Measuring Spectra of Spatially Inhomogeneous Sea Waves
Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Year: 2022

A method for retrieving 2D spatial spectra of sea wave elevations and slopes from high resolution (about 1 m) satellite imagery has been developed that also allows for assessing sea wave angular distributions. A validation of the suggested method was carried out based on the results from a comprehensive experiment that included both satellite imaging of the Black Sea water area and sea truth under controlled conditions. The retrieval of spatial wave spectra from fragments of a satellite image an