Abstract
In marine works, it is important to get the wave prediction results for safety operation and work executable judgment. Recently, the advanced wave prediction method using the WAM model has been utilized generally in marine works. However, the accuracy of the wave prediction results is not clear in marine work conditions.
GPV wind data (GSMgl,GSMjp) from the Japan Meteorological Agency is inputted to the WAM model. The wave prediction results of some calculation areas in the Pacific Ocean are compared with the wave measurement results of NOWPHAS. The critical wave heights and periods for possible work condition are 1.0m and 7.0s in marine works. The influence on wave prediction of calculation area is clear for marine works in the Pacific Ocean.
