10. Numerical Modelling
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Table 10.2. Comparison of simulated and analytically derived
wave estimâtes in a constant northerly wind of 10 m/s.
S. No.
External forcing
H3 (m)
Tp(s)
1.
Wind
2.14
7.44
2.
Wind + Inline current
2.07
5.09
3.
Wind + Opposing current
2.10
13.19
Fig. 10.2 Evolution of wave components with time in a constant uni-directional
wind field blowing over the entire région.
10.5.3 Test case: Wave prédiction over Bay of Bengal
during a cyclone
Given the constraint of the numerical modelling capabilities, the wave
prédiction accuracy dépends on the resolution in the bathymetry and
wind characteristics. The cyclonic wave climate off Chennai Coastal région,
323
Table 10.2. Comparison of simulated and analytically derived
wave estimâtes in a constant northerly wind of 10 m/s.
S. No.
External forcing
H3 (m)
Tp(s)
1.
Wind
2.14
7.44
2.
Wind + Inline current
2.07
5.09
3.
Wind + Opposing current
2.10
13.19
Fig. 10.2 Evolution of wave components with time in a constant uni-directional
wind field blowing over the entire région.
10.5.3 Test case: Wave prédiction over Bay of Bengal
during a cyclone
Given the constraint of the numerical modelling capabilities, the wave
prédiction accuracy dépends on the resolution in the bathymetry and
wind characteristics. The cyclonic wave climate off Chennai Coastal région,