A Long-period Wave Forecasting System in Kochi Harbor

Abstract

The moored ship motion induced by the long-period waves causes troubles in the cargo handling before the completion of the breakwater at Misato district in Kochi port. The Takamatsu Research and Engineering office for Port and Airport has developed "Long-period wave forecasting system of Kochi port" to predict the long-period waves, which affect the cargo handling. To promote the accuracy of the prediction the system introduces the disaster prevention information of the Japan Meteorological Agency and accepts the opinion of cargo handling traders. A result of the test run could confirm the validity of the system in the long-period wave forecast.