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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

tidal datum  

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  • Information A tidal datum is a standard elevation defined by a certain phase of the tide. Tidal datums are used as references to measure local water levels and should not be extended into areas having differing oceanographic characteristics without substantiating measurements.

    Source: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/datum_options.html

    Created: 5/12/22

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