Nonlinear influences on ocean waves observed by X-band radar

Li Chung Wu, Dong Jiing Doong, Beng Chun Lee, Laurence Zsu Hsin Chuang, Chia Chuen Kao

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to discuss the influence of signal nonlinearity upon X-band radar observations. A method for estimating the degree of nonlinearity by bispectral analysis was applied and discussed. We found that bispectral analyses from spatial radar backscatter series are similar to results obtained from water level time series. In addition, the average nonlinear degree from radar backscatter is related to wind speed. The accuracy of wave observations derived by consideration of the nonlinear effect from radar backscatter was also investigated. The estimated error in wave height from the radar data is also related to the degree of nonlinearity. In order to improve accuracy, the modulation transfer function method was applied in order to eliminate the influence of nonlinearity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-50
Number of pages8
JournalMarine Geophysical Research
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008 Jan

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Oceanography
  • Geophysics
  • Geochemistry and Petrology

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