Author(s): David Prandle

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Abstract: The use of HF Radar for mapping near-shore surface currents has developedrapidly in the last 5 years.The UK's OSCR(Ocean Surface Current Radar)systemhas progressed from initial trials in'83,through comprehensive evaluationexercises in(84 and'85-including comparisons against moored current meters,and drifting buoys and detailed numerical models-to what are now consideredroutine coastal surveys for offshore engineering design purposes.Here thetechnical basis of the system is reviewed,the many evaluation techniquessummarised and results presented from a series of recent deployments concernedwith the location of off-shore discharge locations.

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Year: 1989