WAVE NUMERICAL MODELLING
Wave numerical modelling
We analyse wave conditions from offshore waters to the coast to support planning and design.
When this service is useful
- When design wave conditions are needed for a facility
- When long-term wind and wave information needs to be reanalysed
- When examining nearshore waves or rip-current effects
Approach and scope
- Review of wind fields and meteorological and wave reanalysis data
- Deep-water design wave estimation and nearshore wave transformation
- Numerical modelling for wave forecasting and rip-current studies
Information to prepare
- Study area and seabed topography and bathymetry
- Meteorological, observation and available wave data
- Conditions and objectives for design or assessment
You can start a discussion with the information currently available, even if every item is not yet ready.
Potential deliverables
- A description of wave conditions in the study area
- Results and comparison figures for selected conditions
- Documentation of data coverage, assumptions and limitations
Deliverable types and scope are agreed according to objectives, available information and project requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can a study proceed with limited observations?
Available reanalysis and observation data are reviewed first. The method is agreed with their coverage and uncertainty in mind.
Can design waves and nearshore transformation be studied together?
Depending on the area and objective, the study scope can connect offshore conditions with their nearshore transformation.