Case Study
Waves Anywhere: Real-Time Wave Modeling at Integral
By Grace Chang, Ph.D., Senior Science Advisor, Director of Research and Development
OUR CHALLENGE
Although forecast wave models are publicly available and widely used in the scientific community, implementation of real-time forecast modeling is generally limited to government organizations. There is a need within the broader business community for a tool that can be used in real time to support custom site applications such as coastal hazards evaluations and offshore operational planning.
OUR APPROACH
We developed a framework that enables rapid deployment of local high-resolution forecasts and provides regional high-resolution hindcasts where not previously available. Our model integrates the most recent wind forecasts made available by NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Prediction to offer updated, 8-day, WW3 forecasts at 6‑hour intervals.
OUR IMPACT
The system provides real-time access to wave predictions and supports coastal and open ocean operations requiring high-resolution forecasts or hindcasts. Bringing this capability directly to our clients eliminates the need for third-party solutions to meet project-specific requirements and reduces the cost of projects that involve wave predictions.
Published
May 23, 2019
Key Contact
Dr. Grace Chang has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of limnology and oceanography. Dr. Chang has... Full bio