Tides

Target group

The course is particularly intended for people who work directly or indirectly with hydrographic surveys.   

Prerequisite training

Practical experience with tides or completion of the Skilltrade Introduction to Hydrography course is recommended. 

Contents

This course gives the student a clearer insight into the origin of the tide and how the tide affects bathymetric recordings. The tide causes a change in the water level over a certain period. This is the reason why bathymetric recordings must be corrected to be able to relate the recordings to a fixed reference level. Defining the correct water level at the place of the survey is therefore crucial. The course will deal with the theory of the tide and the existing types and differences.  Also the various tide prediction methods and tide registration methods will be dealt with.  

Subjects 

Theory

Vertical Datums 

Tide measuring instruments, their installation & calibration  

Tide predictions

Duration

Regular: 2 days (4 instructor led online lessons of three hours)

Virtual: 2 x 3 hours

Price 

On request                  

Training Dates and Delivery:

Virtual, teacher led, 21 & 28 April 2026 1300-1600 CEST (GMT+2)

Completion 

Certificate of attendance 

Particulars

If there is sufficient interest, the course can – on request for a quotation – be given at any desired location.  

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