Swell Wave Monitoring System

A cover page, Apache License and Copyright for the system.

onitoring and predicting ocean swells are crucial for various coastal activities such as navigation, fishing, and marine operations. Ocean swells, which are generated by wind waves that propagate far from their point of origin, are present in more than 80% of ocean seas. These swells can significantly impact coastal activities particularly due to their often-adverse effects on vessel stability and safety. However, the prediction of swell waves remains a challenge, with existing wave-forecast models frequently showing poor accuracy regarding both wave amplitude and arrival time (Babanin & Jiang, 2017).

Technical Background for the System Development

This system is specifically designed to provide accessible and dynamic tracking of ocean swell data, supporting a wide range of users, surfers, fishers, and tourists. The Swell Wave Monitoring System ensures accurate, real-time updates on wave patterns, trends, and forecasts through seamless communication among data-fetching components, a PostgreSQL-backed storage system, and responsive visualization tools. The architecture enhances usability and reliability, offering coastal communities on Siargao Island a comprehensive tool for monitoring swell conditions.

Curriculum Vitae

References