National Tidal and Sea Level Facility
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National Oceanography Centre — Abbreviation NOC Formation April 1, 2010 Legal status Governmen … Wikipedia
UK National Tide Gauge Network — The UK National Tide Gauge Network is part of the National Tidal and Sea Level Facility. It was set up in 1953 to record sea levels around the coast of the UK, after the east coast of England was affected by severe floods.Gauges positioned at 44… … Wikipedia
Above mean sea level — The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level datum. AMSL is used extensively in radio (both in broadcasting and other telecommunications… … Wikipedia
Tidal power — Tidal power, sometimes called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.Although not yet widely used, tidal power has potential for future electricity generation. Tides … Wikipedia
National Oceanographic Data Center — The National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) is one of the national environmental data centers operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The main NODC facility is located in Silver … Wikipedia
Tide — This article is about tides in the Earth s oceans. For other uses, see Tide (disambiguation). Tidal redirects here. For other uses, see Tidal (disambiguation). High Tide redirects here. For other uses, see High Tide (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
Storm surge — or tidal surge is an offshore rise of water associated with a low pressure weather system, typically a tropical cyclone. Storm surge is caused primarily by high winds pushing on the ocean s surface. The wind causes the water to pile up higher… … Wikipedia
National Aquarium in Baltimore — National Aquarium, Baltimore The National Aquarium, Baltimore (angular building, rear right, and 2005 extension to its left) lies near historic ships in the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, including USS Torsk and Lightship Chesapeake. Date opened … Wikipedia
Newlyn — Not to be confused with Newlyn East or Newlyn, Victoria. Coordinates: 50°06′03″N 5°33′09″W / 50.1008°N 5.5525°W / 50.1008; 5 … Wikipedia
British Oceanographic Data Centre — British Oceanographic Data CentreCentre OverviewFormed1969LocationLiverpool, UK L3 5DADirectorDr Juan BrownGoverning BodyNatural Environment Research Council (NERC) … Wikipedia
