Water-Level Data 



54. The water-level data presented in Appendix F were measured at a 

 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service 

 (NOAA/NOS) tide station located at the end of the research pier. The data are 

 recorded every 6 min. NOS interpolates missing values using data from nearby 

 gages, accounting for known time lags and elevation differences. The data 

 presented in Appendix F represent the total water-level variation including 

 both the astronomical tides and storm surges. The storm surge is usually 

 defined as the difference between the actual water level and the predicted 

 tides. The total water level should give a better indication of possible 

 forcing of profile change than would the predicted tides or storm surge alone. 



55. Because of the voluminous amount of water-level data, Appendix F in- 

 cludes only plots of the water level. More detailed data are available 

 through CEIAC or from NOAA/NOS. 



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