The data are from multi-decadal hindcast simulation with the wave model WAM 4.5 covering the Southern North Sea (51-56.5 N and -3W-10.5E) using a grid size of about 5,5x5.5 km (0.05 degrees latitude x 0.10 degrees longitude). The hindcast covers the period 1948-2007. Integrated parameter derived from 2D spectra are available every hour; the wave spectra themselves are available with a 3-hour time step. Atmospheric forcing was obtained from an atmospheric hindcast with SN-REMO driven by the NCEP/NCAR Reanalysis 1 data set. Lateral boundary conditions were obtained from corresponding coarse grid hindcast covering most of the Northeast Atlantic driven by the same atmospheric forcing.
Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Zentrum für Material- und Küstenforschung GmbH (HZG) (2012). coastDat-1 Waves North Sea wave spectra hindcast (1948-2007). World Data Center for Climate (WDCC) at DKRZ. https://doi.org/10.1594/WDCC/coastDat-1_Waves
Weisse, R. & Günther, H. (2007), "Wave climate and long-term changes for the Southern North Sea obtained from a high-resolution hindcast 1958-2002", O...
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Weisse, R. & Günther, H. (2007), "Wave climate and long-term changes for the Southern North Sea obtained from a high-resolution hindcast 1958-2002", Ocean Dynamics. TIERGARTENSTRASSE 17, D-69121 HEIDELBERG, GERMANY, JUN, 2007. Vol. 57({3}), pp. 161-172. SPRINGER HEIDELBERG.
SQA - Scientific Quality Assurance 'approved by author'
Result Date
2012-06-27
Technical Quality Assurance (TQA)
TQA - Technical Quality Assurance 'approved by WDCC'
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1. Number of data sets is correct and > 0: passed; 2. Size of every data set is > 0: passed; 3. The data sets and corresponding metadata are accessible: passed; 4. The data sizes are controlled and correct: passed; 5. The temporal coverage description (metadata) is consistent to the data: passed; 6. The format is correct: passed; 7. Variable description and data are consistent: passed
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Checks performed by WDCC. The list of TQA metrics are documented in the 'WDCC User Guide for Data Publication' Chapter 8.1.1
[1] DOIMeyer, Elke M.I.; Pohlmann, Thomas; Weisse, Ralf. (2011). Thermodynamic variability and change in the North Sea (1948-2007) derived from a multidecadal hindcast. doi:10.1016/j.jmarsys.2011.02.001
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[1] DOIWeisse, Ralf; von Storch, Hans; Callies, Ulrich; Chrastansky, Alena; Feser, Frauke; Grabemann, Iris; Günther, Heinz; Winterfeldt, Jörg; Woth, Katja; Pluess, Andreas; Stoye, Thomas; Tellkamp, Jan. (2009). Regional Meteorological-Marine Reanalyses and Climate Change Projections: Results for Northern Europe and Potential for Coastal and Offshore Applications. doi:10.1175/2008BAMS2713.1
[2] DOIWeisse, Ralf; Plüß, Andreas. (2006). Storm-related sea level variations along the North Sea coast as simulated by a high-resolution model 1958-2002. doi:10.1007/s10236-005-0037-y