Numerical modelling of the wave energy in Galway Bay

摘要: Abstract A coupled modeling system was implemented to characterize the wave conditions and assess energy potential at Galway Bay using WAVEWATCH IIII (WWIII) for generation deep water propagation SWAN model in intermediate shallow water. Wind fields were taken from ECMWF's ERA Interim data base. Validation tests carried out period between 2007 2010 with buoy so that model's performance could be evaluated. The parameters considered comparisons time domain are significant height mean period. Statistical analysis of results is made its series evolution also presented. For assessment an evaluation spatial distribution power done and, since a quarter scale test site devices, statistical presented three years data, providing statistics expected resource Bay.