Comparison and validation of physical wave parameterizations in spectral wave models

JE Stopa, F Ardhuin, A Babanin, S Zieger - Ocean Modelling, 2016 - Elsevier
Recent developments in the physical parameterizations available in spectral wave models
have already been validated, but there is little information on their relative performance …

Numerical simulations of ocean surface waves under hurricane conditions: Assessment of existing model performance

Q Liu, A Babanin, Y Fan, S Zieger, C Guan, IJ Moon - Ocean Modelling, 2017 - Elsevier
Using the well-observed hurricane case Ivan (2004) as an example, we investigate and
intercompare the performance of two wave models under hurricane conditions. One is the …

Assessment of SWAN and WAVEWATCH-III models regarding the directional wave spectra estimates based on Eastern Black Sea measurements

K Amarouche, A Akpınar, A Rybalko, S Myslenkov - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The spectral wave models are often calibrated or validated based on bulk wave data derived
from spectral information such as the significant wave height (H s) and mean period (T m) …

[HTML][HTML] Development and validation of a parametric tropical cyclone wave height prediction model

G Grossmann-Matheson, IR Young, JH Alves… - Ocean …, 2023 - Elsevier
A parametric model for computationally efficient wave height estimation within tropical
cyclone conditions is developed. An updated wind vortex model is used to force a moving …

A global wave parameter database for geophysical applications. Part 3: Improved forcing and spectral resolution

M Alday, M Accensi, F Ardhuin, G Dodet - Ocean Modelling, 2021 - Elsevier
Numerical wave models are used for a wide range of applications, from the global ocean to
coastal scales. Here we report on significant improvements compared to the previous …

Spatial calibration of an unstructured SWAN model forced with CFSR and ERA5 winds for the Black and Azov Seas

K Amarouche, A Akpınar, MB Soran, S Myslenkov… - Applied Ocean …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study presents the first spatial calibration of SWAN model physical parameters based
on satellite observations for the Black and Azov Seas. Currently, the wind-wave model …

Wave energy resource assessment along the Algerian coast based on 39-year wave hindcast

K Amarouche, A Akpınar, NEI Bachari, F Houma - Renewable Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
This study investigates a long-term assessment of the wave energy resource propagated
along the Algerian basin, based on a 39-year wave hindcast. The wave energy hindcast …

Spatial calibration of WAVEWATCH III model against satellite observations using different input and dissipation parameterizations in the Black Sea

MB Soran, K Amarouche, A Akpınar - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The quality of the third generation wave model WAVEWATCH III, referred WW3, using the
different source term packages is investigated in the context of wave growth and dissipation …

Evaluation of a high-resolution wave hindcast model SWAN for the West Mediterranean basin

K Amarouche, A Akpınar, NEI Bachari… - Applied Ocean …, 2019 - Elsevier
This study aims to present an evaluation and implementation of a high-resolution SWAN
wind wave hindcast model forced by the CFSR wind fields in the west Mediterranean basin …

Performance evaluation of input-dissipation parameterizations in WAVEWATCH III and comparison of wave hindcast with nested WAVEWATCH III-SWAN in the Indian …

PA Umesh, MR Behera - Ocean Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
In this investigation, we evaluated the WAVEWATCH III (WWIII) model performances by
testing the sensitivity of different input-dissipation parameterizations for the Indian seas …