2.1. Sensitivity study
This study uses the spectral wave model SWAN (Simulating
WAves Nearshore) [8] in third generation mode. SWAN accounts for
depth and current-induced refraction and represents processes
that generate, dissipate or redistribute wave energy. These include
the deep water processes of wind input, whitecapping dissipation,
quadruplet nonlinear interaction and the shallow water processes
of bottom friction dissipation, depth-induced breaking and triad
wave-wave interactions.
The model was set-up covering the area of 4e7 degrees west
and 49e51 degrees north, which means that the whole Cornwall
coast, part of the Devon coast and the Isles of Scilly were
included. A sensitivity study was initially carried out to determine