Inter comparison of wave height observations from buoy and altimeter with numerical prediction

An inter-comparison exercise has been carried out between altimeter derived significant wave height with buoy measurements and numerical prediction. Measurements during the year 2004 have been taken from the buoys located in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. The statistics of variation between these observations has been studied at each buoy locations with the special emphasis to explore the applicability of altimeter measurements and numerical model prediction.