Tidal Range [m]¶
Difference between maximum and minimum sea surface elevation over the hindcast year
Description¶
Difference between the maximum and minimum sea surface elevation calculated at each grid location over the 1-year hindcast period. This metric quantifies the full vertical extent of water level variability at a site.
Equation¶
\[
R = \zeta_{\max} - \zeta_{\min} = \max(\zeta_t) - \min(\zeta_t)
\]
Where:
- \(\zeta_t\), sea surface elevation at time \(t\) \([\text{m}]\)
- \(\zeta_{\max}\), maximum sea surface elevation over the year \([\text{m}]\)
- \(\zeta_{\min}\), minimum sea surface elevation over the year \([\text{m}]\)
- \(T\), 1 year of hindcast data
Properties¶
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Name | vap_tidal_range |
| Units | m |