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arXiv AI By Hongyuan Shi, Yilin Zhai, Ping Dong, Zaijin You, Chao Zhan, Qing Wang

AUWave: A Data-Driven Model for Reconstructing Significant Wave Heights Using Sparse Observations

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AUWave is a hybrid deep‑learning framework that reconstructs high‑resolution regional significant wave height (SWH) fields from sparse buoy observations. By combining a station‑wise encoder with a multi‑scale U‑Net enhanced by self‑attention, it outperforms a baseline model, especially when more than one buoy is available, and identifies critical anchor stations through buoy ablation studies. Cross‑basin tests in the Atlantic and Pacific demonstrate the model’s robustness and portability, suggesting its applicability for operational ocean monitoring and data assimilation.

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