『Abstract
A considerable proportion of the world population lives and work
on or near coasts. Therefore, knowledge of the physical processes
which affect the coast is very important. These include the tides
of the sea and the oceanic and meteorological circulation patterns
that cause variations of the sea level and generate waves. The
sea level is measured by tide-gauges, while the height of waves
may be determined by a variety of special devices. Radar systems
have been applied for the sea level and wave measurements since
the late 1990s. This paper presents results from a field test
or such a radar application and aims to give the reader help and
support in the selection of an appropriate radar-gauge system
to measure sea level and sea state. The underlying physical principles
of radar and its application in distance measurements are not
subjects of this paper.
Keywords: Hydrometry; Gauging station; Sea level; Water-measuring
device; Radar-gauge』
Introduction
The field test of radar sensors
Conclusion and outlook
Acknowledgments
References