Equatorial Tidal Currents: Tidal currents occurring semimonthly as a result of the Moon being over the Equator. At these times the tendency of the Moon to produce a diurnal inequality in the tidal current is at a minimum.

 

Related Words

Equatorial Tidal Currents: Tidal currents occurring semimonthly as a result of the Moon being over the Equator. At these times the tendency of the Moon to produce a diurnal inequality in the tidal current is at a minimum.

Tidal Constants: Tidal relations that remain practically constant for any particular locality. Tidal constants are classified as harmonic and non-harmonic. The harmonic constants consist of the amplitudes an . . . View Full Definition

Tidal Current: A water current generated by regularly varying tidal forces

Tidal Characteristics: Principally, those features relating to the time, range, and type of tide.

Tidal Bore: A tidal wave that propagates up a relatively shallow and sloping estuary or river with a steep wave front. The leading edge presents an abrupt rise in level, frequently with continuous break . . . View Full Definition

Tidal Bench Mark State Index Map: A state map which indicates the locations for which tidal datums and tidal bench mark descriptions are available.

Tidal Benchmark Description: A published, concise description of the location, stamped number or designation, date established, and elevation (referred to a tidal datum) of a specific bench mark.

Tidal Current Chart Diagrams: A series of monthly diagrams to be used with the Tidal Current Charts. Each diagram contains lines that indicate the specific tidal current chart to use for a given date and time, and the sp . . . View Full Definition

Tidal Current Tables: Tables which give daily predictions of the times and velocities of the tidal currents. These predictions are usually supplemented by current differences and constants through which predictio . . . View Full Definition

Tidal Zoning: The practice of dividing hydrographic survey area into discrete zones or sections, each one possessing similar tidal characteristics. One set of tide reducers is assigned to each zone. Tide . . . View Full Definition