Application of HF Radar in Hazard Management
Joint Authors
Heron, Mal
Gomez, Roberto
Weber, Bernd
Dzvonkovskaya, Anna
Helzel, Thomas
Thomas, Nicolas
Wyatt, Lucy
Source
International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A review is given of the impact that HF radars are having on the management of coastal hazards.
Maps of surface currents can be produced every 10–20 minutes which, in real time, improve navigation safety in restricted areas commonly found near ports and harbours.
The time sequence of surface current maps enables Lagrangian tracking of small parcels of surface water, which enables hazard mitigation in managing suspended sediments in dredging, in emergency situations where flotsam and other drifting items need to be found, and in pollution control.
The surface current measurement capability is used to assist tsunami warnings as shown by the phased-array data from Chile following the Great Tohoku Earthquake in 2011.
The newly launched Tsunami Warning Center in Oman includes a network of phased-array HF radars to provide real-time tsunami monitoring.
Wind direction maps can be used to locate the position of cold fronts in the open ocean and to monitor the timing and strength of sea-breeze fronts in key locations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Heron, Mal& Gomez, Roberto& Weber, Bernd& Dzvonkovskaya, Anna& Helzel, Thomas& Thomas, Nicolas…[et al.]. 2016. Application of HF Radar in Hazard Management. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1105154
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Heron, Mal…[et al.]. Application of HF Radar in Hazard Management. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1105154
American Medical Association (AMA)
Heron, Mal& Gomez, Roberto& Weber, Bernd& Dzvonkovskaya, Anna& Helzel, Thomas& Thomas, Nicolas…[et al.]. Application of HF Radar in Hazard Management. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1105154
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1105154