Wind-over-wave in situ measurements are typically conducted in two different fashions: either by means of wave-riding buoys, or by placing anemometers well elevated above the surface. Routinely, concept of the constant-flux layer is invoked to convert one into another as necessary. In the paper, comparisons of mean wind speeds and wind-momentum fluxes are conducted, based on measurements throughout the wave boundary layer, including wave-follower measurements very near the surface. Significant deviations from the constant-flux expectations are found. Near the surface, the fluxes are less than those obtained by extrapolation within the logarithmic-layer assumption, and the mean wind speeds are correspondingly larger. Such results have significant implications for modelling the wind-generated waves and for calibrations of remotely sensed surface wind conditions.
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ASME 2013 32nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering
June 9–14, 2013
Nantes, France
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- Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-5532-4
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Wind Measurements Near the Surface of Waves
Alexander V. Babanin,
Alexander V. Babanin
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Jason McConochie
Jason McConochie
Woodside Energy Ltd., Perth, WA, Australia
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Alexander V. Babanin
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Jason McConochie
Woodside Energy Ltd., Perth, WA, Australia
Paper No:
OMAE2013-10146, V02AT02A013; 6 pages
Published Online:
November 26, 2013
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Babanin, AV, & McConochie, J. "Wind Measurements Near the Surface of Waves." Proceedings of the ASME 2013 32nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. Volume 2A: Structures, Safety and Reliability. Nantes, France. June 9–14, 2013. V02AT02A013. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2013-10146
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