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Output fields from the NOAA WAVEWATCH III® wave model monthly hindcasts for 2013-12 (NCEI Accession 0117467)

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The NOAA WAVEWATCH III® hindcast dataset comprises output fields from the monthly WAVEWATCH III® hindcast model runs conducted at the National Centers for Environmental Prediction. Each model run produces a collection of files containing gridded fields comprised of input and mean wave parameters such as the significant wave height, directions, frequencies etc. Once per month, a wave simulation is carried out using restart files from the previous month and forced by hindcast wind products for the entire month. The resulting output data are transferred to NODC on a monthly basis. NODC assembles the series of files into monthly accessions to facilitate archival retention and public access. The fields are encoded in the standard GRIdded Binary version 2 (GRIB2) file format. Wave spectral data summaries are included, as well as detailed spectra at selected locations, in tabular text format. Nine different sets of output fields, corresponding to nine different grids used in the numerical simulations, are included. These include a global grid, as well as regional and coastal grids covering much of the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans.
  • Cite as: US DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Centers for Environmental Prediction (2014). Output fields from the NOAA WAVEWATCH III® wave model monthly hindcasts for 2013-12 (NCEI Accession 0117467). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0117467. Accessed [date].
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
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Time Period 2013-12-01 to 2013-12-31
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: -180
East: 180
South: -77.5
North: 90
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • Output fields from the NOAA WAVEWATCH III® wave model monthly hindcasts
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  • Parent ID (indicates this dataset is related to other data):
    • gov.noaa.nodc:NCEP-WAVEWATCH
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2014-04-10
  • revision: 2015-05-14
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
These global model output values are at coarse-resolution grid coverage and may be of limited use in fine-resolution grid applications, particularly in localized or coastal sea areas.

More information on the WAVEWATCH III® family of models can be found on the NCEP website at http://polar.ncep.noaa.gov/waves/wavewatch/.

WAVEWATCH III® is registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

In this accession, NCEI has archived multiple versions of these data. The latest (and best) version of these data has the largest version number.
Purpose The purpose of the NOAA WAVEWATCH III? hindcast is to develop a long term archive of hindcast simulations of wind waves on a global domain that can then be used for subsequent studies that involve the wave climate.
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: US DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Centers for Environmental Prediction (2014). Output fields from the NOAA WAVEWATCH III® wave model monthly hindcasts for 2013-12 (NCEI Accession 0117467). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0117467. Accessed [date].
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Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Originator Keywords
  • model
  • ocean
  • ocean model
  • wave height
  • wave period
  • wave spectra
  • waves
Originator Variable Names
  • 10-m U Wind
  • 10-m V Wind
  • Peak Wave Direction
  • Peak Wave Period
  • Significant Wave Height of Combined Wind and Swell Seas
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords Originator Place Names
  • global ocean
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: US DOC/NOAA/NWS > National Centers for Environmental Prediction (2014). Output fields from the NOAA WAVEWATCH III® wave model monthly hindcasts for 2013-12 (NCEI Accession 0117467). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/0117467. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processing Steps
  • 2014-04-10T19:20:00Z - NCEI Accession 0117467 v1.1 was published.
  • 2015-05-14T08:14:25Z - NCEI Accession 0117467 was revised and v2.2 was published.
    Rationale: Updates were received for this dataset. These updates were copied into the data/0-data/ directory of this accession. These updates may provide additional files or replace obsolete files. This version contains the most complete and up-to-date representation of this archival information package. All of the files received prior to this update are available in the preceding version of this accession.
Output Datasets
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Processing Steps
  • 2015-04-22T00:00:00 - NOAA created the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) by merging NOAA's National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), and National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC), including the National Coastal Data Development Center (NCDDC), per the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, Public Law 113-235. NCEI launched publicly on April 22, 2015.
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