Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective
The measurement of sea level in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic is of particular importance for a range of fundamental studies into the role of the region in the global climate system. As such, tide gauges remain a primary measurement tool for the oceanographic and geodetic communities, requiring ac...
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ftunivtasecite:oai:ecite.utas.edu.au:54508 2023-05-15T13:40:51+02:00 Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective Watson, CS Handsworth, R Brolsma, H 2008 http://ecite.utas.edu.au/54508 en eng Springer Watson, CS and Handsworth, R and Brolsma, H, Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective, Geodetic and Geophysical Observations in Antarctica: An Overview in the IPY Perspective, Springer, A Capra, R Dietrich (ed), Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 249-265. ISBN 978-3-540-74881-6 (2008) [Research Book Chapter] http://ecite.utas.edu.au/54508 Engineering Geomatic Engineering Geodesy Research Book Chapter NonPeerReviewed 2008 ftunivtasecite 2019-12-13T21:27:22Z The measurement of sea level in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic is of particular importance for a range of fundamental studies into the role of the region in the global climate system. As such, tide gauges remain a primary measurement tool for the oceanographic and geodetic communities, requiring accurate and uninterrupted estimates of sea level from a geographically diverse array of instrumentation. This paper provides a review of the Australian contribution to sea level observation in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic, providing a detailed account of data availability and issues surrounding instrumentation and datum control. We also present a novel technique adopted by the Australian Government Antarctic Division (AAD) to achieve an in situ calibration of a tide gauge using a novel application of a GPS equipped buoy. First results from Davis station (68 35' S, 77 58' E) are presented as a case study with an emphasis on quantifying error sources within the gauge system. As the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008 begins and as the temporal extent of Australian Antarctic and sub-Antarctic tide gauge data approaches nearly 15 years with near continuous operation, this provides a timely contribution to assist in maximising the scientific value of data acquired under the most demanding of conditions. Book Part Antarc* Antarctic International Polar Year IPY eCite UTAS (University of Tasmania) Antarctic The Antarctic Davis Station ENVELOPE(77.968,77.968,-68.576,-68.576) Davis-Station ENVELOPE(77.968,77.968,-68.576,-68.576) |
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The measurement of sea level in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic is of particular importance for a range of fundamental studies into the role of the region in the global climate system. As such, tide gauges remain a primary measurement tool for the oceanographic and geodetic communities, requiring accurate and uninterrupted estimates of sea level from a geographically diverse array of instrumentation. This paper provides a review of the Australian contribution to sea level observation in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic, providing a detailed account of data availability and issues surrounding instrumentation and datum control. We also present a novel technique adopted by the Australian Government Antarctic Division (AAD) to achieve an in situ calibration of a tide gauge using a novel application of a GPS equipped buoy. First results from Davis station (68 35' S, 77 58' E) are presented as a case study with an emphasis on quantifying error sources within the gauge system. As the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008 begins and as the temporal extent of Australian Antarctic and sub-Antarctic tide gauge data approaches nearly 15 years with near continuous operation, this provides a timely contribution to assist in maximising the scientific value of data acquired under the most demanding of conditions. |
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Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective |
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Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective |
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Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective |
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Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective |
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Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective |
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tide gauges in the antarctic and sub-antarctic: instrumentation and calibration issues from an australian perspective |
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Watson, CS and Handsworth, R and Brolsma, H, Tide Gauges in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic: Instrumentation and Calibration Issues from an Australian Perspective, Geodetic and Geophysical Observations in Antarctica: An Overview in the IPY Perspective, Springer, A Capra, R Dietrich (ed), Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 249-265. ISBN 978-3-540-74881-6 (2008) [Research Book Chapter] http://ecite.utas.edu.au/54508 |
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