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Determining wave direction using curvature parameters.

Eduardo Vitarelli de Queiroz¹, João Luiz Baptista de Carvalho¹

¹Laboratory of Physical Oceanography, University of Vale do Itajaí, Rua Uruguai, 458, Itajaí, SC 88.302-202, Brazil.

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Summary

Wave curvature shows promise for estimating sea wave direction, especially in complex shallow waters. Combining curvature with wave slope parameters enhances accuracy for more reliable wave direction analysis.

Keywords:

Curvature parameter Numerical simulation Parametrical estimation Sea level Slope parameter Waves direction

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Area of Science:

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Fluid Dynamics
Wave Physics

Background:

Estimating sea wave direction is challenging in shallow waters due to intersecting wave patterns.
Traditional methods struggle with complex wave dynamics, necessitating improved directional analysis techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate sea wave curvature as a parameter for estimating wave direction.
To improve the accuracy and precision of wave direction estimation in complex sea states.

Main Methods:

Utilized numerical simulations of the sea surface to calculate wave direction from wave curvature.
Generated 1000 wave records to statistically analyze the variability of direction estimates.
Simultaneously simulated sea surface elevation, slope, and curvature for comprehensive analysis.

Main Results:

Wave curvature demonstrated good performance as a parameter for estimating wave direction.
Incorporating wave slope parameters alongside curvature significantly improved estimation accuracy.
The study confirmed the statistical variability of wave direction derived from curvature.

Conclusions:

Sea wave curvature is a promising technique for estimating wave direction, particularly in challenging environments.
The simultaneous acquisition of slope and curvature parameters enhances the accuracy and precision of wave direction estimates.
This method offers a more robust approach to understanding complex sea wave dynamics.