Tides around Australia. The outer colours show the tide type, based on the form factor f; but the divisions are here defined as
- semi-diurnal: f < 0.25
- with diurnal inequalities: 0.25 < f < 0.75
- mixed: 0.75 < f < 2
- diurnal: f > 2
More important in the present context is the tidal range, measured as the sum of the amplitudes of the four most important constituents M2 + S2 + K1 + O1 and shown by the inner colours.
Based on Easton (1970)
© 2000 Matthias Tomczak.
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