Wave and current data collected with an
RD Instruments 1200 KHz ADCP located approximately 670 meters
offshore of Spessard Holland Park in Melbourne Beach, FL. The water
depth at the gauge is approximately 8 meters. The wave sampling period is
20 minutes every 2 hours. Current and tide data are collected continuously.
Hs Significant Wave Height = 4*sqrt(area under the power spectrum)
Tp Peak period = Wave period associated with the largest peak in the power spectrum
Dp Peak Direction = peak direction from magnetic north at the peak period.
All Times Eastern Standard Time.
The anemometer accuracy is +/- 0.3 m/s. Directional accuracy is +/- 3 deg.
The wind is sampled at 2Hz (twice per second) and recorded as an 8 minute average.
The Gauge is operated and maintained by:
Dr. William Dally
Surfbreak Engineering Sciences Inc.
(321) 733-2296
Wdally@surfbreakengineering.com
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