The Simulating WAves Nearshore (SWAN) model is a 14-day, hourly forecast for the region surrounding the Republic of Palau at approximately 275-m resolution. The forecast is run daily and is updated on the website around 8:15 AM Palau Time (UTC+9) every morning. This high-resolution wave model helps capture shallow water effects and nearshore coastal dynamics such as refracting, shoaling, and shadowing to provide a general indication of the nearshore environment. Model runs are configured and produced by Dr. Ning Li, in consultation with Dr. Kwok Fai Cheung, both from the Department of Ocean and Resources Engineering (ORE) within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Model development was funded through the United Nations Environmental Programme Green Climate Fund as part of a larger project to enhance climate resilience in Palau.
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