Real-time wave data supports accurate weather prediction, safe and efficient maritime operations, and provides valuable safety and operating condition information for recreation and commercial fishing. Understanding wave dynamics also helps with the design of protective coastal structures...
The Gulf Coast stream could be a source of renewable energy. Recent buoys deployments look in that direction.
New research into runup signals and storm forerunners may yield an early warning system for dangerous sneaker waves.
Recent trials of a new real-time flood measurement system for sea walls have proven successful.
Meteotsunamis are big waves that have been historically mislabeled and poorly forecasted in the Great Lakes. Experts are learning more and predictive tools are in sight.