A 60-Year Wave Hindcast Study in the South of Persian Gulf using SWAN Model

The goal of this study was to simulate the wave characteristics in the south of Persian Gulf over a 60-year period. Wind data from the study area, including offshore measurements, satelliteobservations and numerical atmospheric models were collated and analyzed [1], [2]. The modified NCEP/NCAR wind field was chosen as input for the SWAN model because it has the longest duration among wind data sources (1948-2008). Multiplying this wind field by 1.54results in maximum wind speed of 26 m/s which is comparable to the study previously performed by W.H.Melborune in this area. [3]

Keywords:

Wave Modeling , Wave Hindcast , SWAN Model , the Persian Gulf