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Publicado el: 2015-04-02
Tiempo de estudio aproximado: .50 - .75 h
Incluye sonido: no
Áreas temáticas
Emergency Management
Geospatial
Oceanography/Marine/Tsunami
Tropical/Hurricanes
Descripción:
This lesson introduces forecasters to the orthometric and tidal datums used to describe tropical cyclone storm surge measurements and forecasts. It provides a general overview of how to interpret storm surge forecasts using various vertical datums.
This online lesson is part of the Tropical Cyclone Storm Surge: Forecasting and Communication course.
Objetivos:
After completing this lesson you will be able to:
- Explain vertical datums and their importance when measuring and forecasting storm surge,
- Define commonly used tidal and orthometric datums, and
- Convey storm surge guidance using the datum preferred by partners.
Palabras clave
datums, vertical datums, geodetic datum, tidal datum, storm surge, forecasts.