Tides and Tidal Streams A Manual Compiled for the Use of Seamen [Paperback]

Originally published in 1922, this book was written to provide 'the modern seaman' with a practical guide to the causes of tidal phenomena.Originally published in 1922, this book was written to provide 'the modern seaman' with a practical guide to the causes of tidal phenomena. The text explains the correct methods of using tidal information, introduces improved methods of giving such information by means of harmonic constants and explains how the height of the tide may be calculated accurately.Originally published in 1922, this book was written to provide 'the modern seaman' with a practical guide to the causes of tidal phenomena. The text explains the correct methods of using tidal information, introduces improved methods of giving such information by means of harmonic constants and explains how the height of the tide may be calculated accurately.Originally published in 1922, this book was written to provide 'the modern seaman' with a practical guide to the causes of tidal phenomena. The text explains the correct methods of using tidal information, introduces improved methods of giving such information by means of harmonic constants and explains how, from these constants, the height of the tide may be calculated accurately. Appendices and illustrative figures are included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in tides and the history of science.Preface; 1. The tide-raising forces. Lunar and solar tides. The combined wave; 2. The tides as they exist; 3. Definitions. Approximate tidal prediction by means of non-harmonic tidal constants; 4. Approximate tidal prediction by means of tidal differences; 5. Finding the height of the tide at times between high and low water; 6. Exact tidal predictions; 7. Approximate tidal prediction by means of harmonic tidal constants; 8. Oceanic currents and tidal streams; 9. Tides and tidal streams in hydrographical surveying; Appendix 1. Tables I-VI, for the calculation of approximate tidal prediction by means of harmlcw