Wind Waves

• Other Authors: Ardhuin, Fabrice (authoraut), Orfila, Alejandro (authoraut)
• Format: Book Part
• Language: English
• Subjects: Sea ice
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.17125/gov2018.ch14; http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1536242319_0ba81b16; http://fsu.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fsu%3A602129/datastream/TN/view/Wind%20Waves.jpg

Wind-generated waves dominate sea surface motions for periods shorter than 300 seconds. Waves are of interest for many applications ranging from navigation safety to ocean and coastal engineering. Waves also define air-sea fluxes and have important interactions with surface currents, upper ocean turbulence, and sea ice. Given the general focus of this book, we emphasize here the successes of wave forecasting methods, starting with a review of basic principles and how wave energy and momentum are modeled. In particular, we discuss the connection between wave modeling and remote sensing, and opportunities for joint measurements of currents and waves. A more detailed account of wave research and applications to geosciences can be found in Ardhuin (2018). Terms and Conditions: Readers may view, browse, and/or download material for temporary copying purposes only, provided these uses are for noncommercial personal purposes. Except as provided by law, this material may not be further reproduced, distributed, transmitted, modified, adapted, performed, displayed, published, or sold in whole or in part, without prior written permission from GODAE OceanView.