Estimating Accuracies Of Tidal Datums From Short Term Observations.

Abstract

This paper develops multiple curvilinear regression equations that estimate the accuracy of computed 19 year equivalent tidal datums at tide stations with one or more months of data. These regression equations are simple to use, quantitative, and consider individual station characteristics. The parameters affecting the accuracy of the computed tidal datums are discussed along with the relative accuracy of the standard method and the alternate method of simultaneous comparison.