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Beyá J., Álvarez M., Gallardo A., Hidalgo H., Aguirre C., Valdivia J., Parra C., Méndez L., Contreras F., Winckler P., Molina M. (2016 ). Chilean Wave Atlas. First edition. Valparaíso, Chile, School of Oceanic Civil Engineering - University of Valparaíso.
Abstract
Welcome to the wave information website of the School of Oceanic Civil Engineering of the University of Valparaíso .
On this site you will find statistical and forecast information for waves generated within the framework of the Fondef-Idea IT13I20006 project "A Wave Atlas for Chile".
The statistical information presented in the section "Atlas de Oleaje de Chile" was generated with the Wavewatch III v.4.18 model calibrated from satellite and buoy altimetry measurements, which was later corrected for systematic errors. This information corresponds to the best available on the project completion date and meets the main objective and motivation, which is to make the statistical behavior of the waves off the coast of Chile freely available.
The swell information from the Atlas was analyzed with a level of detail rarely seen. Thus, it was possible to characterize the operational and extreme wave climate, also including advanced technical aspects such as storm surge duration, storm trajectory, spectral shape, multimodality and uncertainty, among others.
The wave forecast is generated with the Wavewatch III model from NOAA operational forecast wind fields . Information is delivered in deep waters and in front of the mouth of the most important ports. Climate change projections were generated from global climate models whose bias was corrected using information from the Wave Atlas. The information on historical swells was compiled from bibliographic sources, press archives, and records of the Chilean Navy.
Degree memories , technical reports and publications in conferences and magazines support and complement the content presented in this document.