WNI Oceanroutes proudly announces the completion of a six-month project to rewrite our global wave model. This new model will improve the quality of forecasts for all facets of our marine business. Two modifications in particular will provide a more accurate representation of the wave field. One is a more sophisticated method for calculating wave fetch and blocking due to land masses and sea ice. The other modification reduces the wave grid intervals from every 2.5 degrees to every degree.
Waves build over a period of time from energy that is transferred from one point to another.
The one-degree wave grid more accurately depicts this transfer. The 1.0 x 1.0 grid is especially useful in relatively small geographical regions like the Mediterranean or Caribbean Seas. In these areas, the new grid provides a better representation of the wind field and, consequently, a more detailed description of the waves generated. This is just one way that WNI Oceanroutes is working to improve our technology to meet the changing needs of our clients. With an active hurricane season expected, early warning and guidance for avoiding hurricanes are critical for safe and cost-efficient voyages.