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Air-water interaction, spectral analysis of storm waves and marine weather forecasts. The case of the Parsifal

Abstract:

After a careful analysis of the conditions resulting in the formation of sea waves, this paper illustrates a method by which, through the use of forecasting models of the atmospheric condition and, in particular, of baric, thermal and hygroscopic field conditions at sea level and various elevations, and with the aid of the latest theories for the spectral analysis of wave motion, both the significant height (HS) and maximum height (Hmax) of sea waves can be forecast sufficiently in advance (24 to 48 hours). With reference to a real event and the data supplied by the most advanced space teledetection technologies, it is argued that the forecast formulated 48 hours in advance by the Meteorological Observatory of Portosole Sanremo in collaboration with the Meteohydrological Station of the D.I.T.I.C. of the Turin Politecnico was fully reliable.