Analysis of coastal wave characteristics based on measured data from NMDC

Abstract This study aimed to provide scientific evidence and strategic suggestions for coastline management and engineering practices through analysis of the characteristics and temporal and spatial variations of wind and waves. We selected a public dataset from National Marine Data Center (NMDC) pertaining to wind and waves, subsequently performing feature selection through an analysis of the correlations among the various elements within the datasets. Furthermore, we conducted a thorough analysis and discussion of the data that was missing from these datasets, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their limitations and potential implications. After conducting thorough statistics and analysis of the measured data pertaining to waves and winds, we studied the temporal and spatial variations observed in coastal waves. This paper provided insights into how these waves evolve and change over different time periods and locations.