Wave climate analysis in the ice-free waters of Kara Sea

Sea surface waves in the Kara Sea can vigorously generate and grow owing to the increasing ice cover reduction in recent years. This study aims to quantitatively determine the wave climate in the ice-free waters of Kara Sea based on the ECMWF ERA-Interim dataset. Wave parameters, such as the mean and extreme significant wave heights (SWH), periods (MWP), and their trends, roses and co-occurrences are adequately investigated. The optimal years...