Measurement Method of Significant Wave Height and Mean Wave Period : by Remort Sensing Technique (2nd Report) : Use of Continuous Wave

Abstract

Remote-sensing technology is very useful for observation of a vast surface of ocean in real time, and it has been utilized widely. In this paper, the method of measurement for the significant wave height and the mean wave period in irregular waves using a continuous microwave from the satellite has been investigated by computer simulation. The spectrum of received radar signal has been analyzed. Obtained distribution of wave height and wave length show good agreement with that of simulated wave well.