The main objective of this effort is to develop a scheme for obtaining direct, physically-based estimates of the friction velocity vector at the ocean surface from space-borne scatterometer measurements, and to apply this technique under high wind conditions. A secondary objective is to use this technique as a tool for evaluating different two-dimensional ocean wave spectral models and directional spreading functions.
A. Geophysical Model Function Development
B. Direct Estimation of Friction Velocity
C. Wind Vector and Friction Velocity Estimation Under Wind Conditions