Dataset of modelled mean wave direction in the Italian Seas for the historical period 1994-1999 (reanalysis model winds)

This dataset contains hindcast results from numerical model runs of mean wave direction in the Italian Seas, covering the historical period of 1994-1999. This study was part of the project “COAST-CLIM”, funded by the Italian PNRR initiative “RETURN” (RETURN Extended Partnership, https://www.fondazionereturn.it/en/). “COAST-CLIM” was coordinated by the Italian National Research Council (CNR). PNRR is funded by the European Union under the Next Generation Europe program (NRRP, M4, C2, I1.3 – D.D. 1243 2/8/2022, PE0000005). • Authors: Christian Ferrarin, Marco Bajo, Francesco Barbariol, Alvise Benetazzo (CNR-ISMAR) • Variables: mean wave direction • Geographical region: Italian seas • Period (month/year): 01/1994- 12/1999 • Numerical model and setup: WAVEWATCH III® spectral wave model with unstructured grid and coupled to SHYFEM hydrodynamic model • Atmospheric forcing: 10-m wind components and mean sea level pressure from the Copernicus European Regional ReAnalysis (CERRA; 5.5-km horizontal spatial resolution, 3-hour temporal resolution) dataset (DOI: 10.24381/cds.622a565a) • Output spatial resolution: 0.025 degree x 0.025 degree • Output frequency: 1 hour