Title: Synthetic California wave observation data - methodology note
Demo topic: How ocean waves are created

Purpose:
This file explains the sample data used in the Claude Projects demo. The dataset is fictional and created for teaching. It is not NOAA, NWS, buoy, tide gauge, surf report, or navigation data.

Why include sample data:
The first five research notes explain the science of waves. The sample dataset gives Claude something more concrete to analyze so the Project can support a report, chart ideas, and visual planning.

What the sample data represents:
The CSV file shows five California coastal locations over two fictional dates. It includes average wave height, peak wave height, average wave period, wind speed, dominant swell direction, depth category, and short notes.

How to use it:
- Use the dataset to practice making chart-ready tables.
- Compare average wave height across locations.
- Look for the rough relationship between wind speed, wave period, and observed wave height.
- Use it to suggest simple visuals for a beginner report.

How not to use it:
- Do not present it as real-world observations.
- Do not use it for safety, boating, surfing, forecasting, or navigation.
- Do not use it to make claims about actual California wave conditions.

Suggested chart ideas:
- Bar chart: average wave height by site on June 4.
- Line chart: change in average wave height from June 3 to June 4 by site.
- Scatter plot: wind speed versus average wave height.
- Simple table: site, region, average height, period, and source note.

Research-report use:
Use this sample data as an example of how a research Project can combine scientific source notes with a small dataset. Scientific facts should still come from the NOAA/NWS source notes.
