Wave Height Processing

ABSTRACT
This project is intended to allow for the processing of wave height data in non-real time from a desktop terminal, with some focus on the possible eventuality of incorporating a C algorithm into a data processing gateway for near real- time data. The data come from various laser wave height sensors which are deployed in coastal regions on land-based towers. It is necessary to smooth the data and determine wave period, wavelength, and frequency. In addition to the above, the project will attempt to determine whether it is possible to recognize breaking wave phenomena from the wave height data.

W. Tod Newman
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mississippi State University
email: tnewman@ndbc.noaa.gov
URL: http://cavs.msstate.edu/research/isip/publications/courses/ece_4773/hse/ies/projects/group_wave/presentation/