Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology (한국해양공학회지)

Korean Society of Ocean Engineers (한국해양공학회)
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Development of Sea Surface Wind Monitoring System using Marine Radar

선박용 레이다를 이용한 해상풍 모니터링 시스템 개발

  • Park, Jun-Soo (Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean System Engineering, Kyungnam University)
  • 박준수 (경남대학교 조선해양시스템공학과)
  • Received : 2017.12.15
  • Accepted : 2018.01.25
  • Published : 2018.02.28
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Abstract

A wave buoy commonly used for measurements in marine environments is very useful for measurements on the sea surface wind and waves. However, it is constantly exposed to external forces such as typhoons and the risk of accidents caused by ships. Therefore, the installation and maintenance charges are large and constant. In this study, we developed a system for monitoring the sea surface wind using marine radar to provide spatial and temporal information about sea surface waves at a small cost. The essential technology required for this system is radar signal processing. This paper also describes the analytical process of using it for monitoring the sea surface wind. Consequently, developing this system will make it possible to replace wave buoys in the near future.

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