TY - JOUR
T1 - Wind wave source functions in opposing seas
AU - Langodan, Sabique
AU - Cavaleri, Luigi
AU - Viswanadhapalli, Yesubabu
AU - Hoteit, Ibrahim
N1 - KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01
PY - 2015/10/16
Y1 - 2015/10/16
N2 - The Red Sea is a challenge for wave modeling because of its unique two opposed wave systems, forced by opposite winds and converging at its center. We investigate the different physical aspects of wave evolution and propagation in the convergence zone. The two opposing wave systems have similar amplitude and frequency, each driven by the action of its own wind. Wave patterns at the centre of the Red Sea, as derived from extensive tests and intercomparison between model and measured data, suggest that the currently available wave model source functions may not properly represent the evolution of the local fields that appear to be characterized by a less effective wind input and an enhanced white-capping. We propose and test a possible simple solution to improve the wave-model simulation under opposing winds and waves condition. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
AB - The Red Sea is a challenge for wave modeling because of its unique two opposed wave systems, forced by opposite winds and converging at its center. We investigate the different physical aspects of wave evolution and propagation in the convergence zone. The two opposing wave systems have similar amplitude and frequency, each driven by the action of its own wind. Wave patterns at the centre of the Red Sea, as derived from extensive tests and intercomparison between model and measured data, suggest that the currently available wave model source functions may not properly represent the evolution of the local fields that appear to be characterized by a less effective wind input and an enhanced white-capping. We propose and test a possible simple solution to improve the wave-model simulation under opposing winds and waves condition. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10754/576461
UR - http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/2015JC010816
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84949513426&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1002/2015JC010816
DO - 10.1002/2015JC010816
M3 - Article
SN - 2169-9275
VL - 120
SP - 6751
EP - 6768
JO - Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans
JF - Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans
IS - 10
ER -