Title :
An Offshore, Microprocessor-Based Real-Time, Wave Climate Measuring System
Author :
Pierce, R.E. ; Baker, M.R.
Author_Institution :
Behrend Coll., Pennsylvania State Univ., Erie, PA, USA
Abstract :
A system for measuring significant wave height, period, and direction has been constructed and is presently undergoing field tests in Presque Isle Bay of Lake Erie. A Z-80A microprocessor system and associated software control data acquisition from a triad of wire wavestaffs affixed to a unique composite-based offshore structure. Real-time analysis and display of computed values comprises a significant improvement over existing methods.
Keywords :
data acquisition; ocean waves; oceanographic equipment; sea level; Lake Erie; Presque Isle Bay; Z-80A microprocessor system; composite-based offshore structure; real-time analysis; real-time display; software control data acquisition; wave climate measuring system; wave direction; wave height; wave period; wire wavestaffs; Circuits; Displays; Lakes; Microprocessors; Packaging; Poles and towers; Real time systems; Sensor arrays; Sensor systems; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
OCEANS 81
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/OCEANS.1981.1151609
