Using the SWAN Model. Color indicates the relative value of significant wave height with blue being low and red being high.
Emphasis is on improving wave predictions in the littoral region outside of the surf zone.
The program will have six interrelated thrusts. Additionally, a set of benchmark standards for wave prediction models will be developed. This effort will develop a high resolution wave propagation models with energy source and sink models so that wave predictions in regions with highly irregular bathymetry can handle both swell and local wind seas. The program is supporting the use of the SWAN model as a community model which will be modified to test improved model components. Practical methods for data assimilation and associated statistical analysis algorithms will be included into the SWAN model.