Wind-Wave Numerical Prediction Model in East China Sea

Abstract

Sea surface wind field is a basic parameter of marine dynamic process, Catastrophic Sea-state such as marine tropical storm and storm surge are all driven by marine wind, wave monitoring and prediction also need sea surface wind field. By combining the new generation of weather research and prediction model (WRF) and the third generation wave model (WAVEWATCHⅢ), establish an Atmospheric-Wave numerical prediction system. Developing sea surface wind field numerical forecast in East China Sea, it makes up the shortage of wind field data’s absence. By using the numerical prediction results, the wave model will provide accurate and reliable wave forecast products for Chinese shipping, ocean activities and military affairs.