Storm-surges Indicator for the Polish Baltic Coast

ABSTRACT: Storm surges appear in the coastal zone of the Baltic Sea and, depending on row of factors, have different sizes, specifically characteristic for each region of the sea-coast. Observed climate changes are characterized with greater dynamics of weather phenomena. To compare the risk of storm surges to different areas, a new method had to be developed. Storm-surges indicator is used to compare the risks to the South Baltic water areas, varied along with conditions therein and the hydro meteorological and local conditions. The studies on the relations between the parameters and the occurrence of storm surges were carried out as well. The storm surges indicator ?W? is related to the number of storm surges observed at the stations in the particular regions, the maximal wind velocity and the max sea level occurring during the same storm surges. The storm surges indicator was calculated for the period of 1955-2008 for the Polish coastal zone. The intention is to use this indicator for research and forecasting purposes. Assessment of the tendencies and variability of the regional phenomena indicators in timescale prove occurrence of certain regional changes of hydrometeorological conditions.

KEYWORDS: Weather Routing, Meteorological Aspects, Baltic Sea, Polish Baltic Coast, Storm Surges Indicator, Hydrometeorological Conditions, Weather Phenomena, Climate Change

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Citation note:

Stanisławczyk I.: Storm-surges Indicator for the Polish Baltic Coast. TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 123-129, 2012

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