Applies to:
WaveView Connect, WaveRadar Rex, pressure sensors.
Explanation:
WVC uses quadratic tidal filtering to remove low-frequency drift from downward-looking radar and pressure-based wave measurements Without filtering, long-term tidal variations distort wave estimates and lengthen peak-period calculations. The flag governs whether low-frequency removal is active.
Additional notes:
Enable and tune tidal filtering for downward-looking or pressure-based sensors.
Remote Streams and Real-Time TCP Outputs in WaveView Connect
Troubleshooting:
- If Tp > 20s during normal sea states → confirm that tidal filtering is enabled.
- If the filter seems too aggressive → reduce or extend processing period.
- If tidal oscillations remain visible → verify pressure-sensor calibration and vent-tube health.
- If filtered output appears noisy → inspect spectral settings or confirm radar mounting rigidity. Proper tidal filtering ensures accurate wave-band spectral estimates and stable deterministic parameters.