The metocean item has four children which are automatically generated. The children define the metocean conditions for the channel, as described below.
- Currents. This is a group of current roses. You can define as many current locations as you need to specify conditions throughout the length of the channel. Like all groups, you add items by right clicking on the Currents and then choose 'Add New Item' -> 'Current Rose'.
- Waves. This defines the waves that are used to design the channel. You can define waves from spot levels or from contours, in just the same was a you define bathymetry. The only difference is that no outlines need to be defined, since the shoreline will be used. For more information on these controls see Defining Bathymetry.
- Swell. This defines the swell that is used to design the channel. You can define swell from spot levels or from contours, in just the same was a you define bathymetry. The only difference is that no outlines need to be defined, since the shoreline will be used. For more information on these controls see Defining Bathymetry.
- Wind. This item defines the wind that is used to define the channel. Only one wind rose is defined as it is assumed to be the same throughout the channel's length.