Acoustic Tide Gage
By New Jersey Water Science Center
April 2019 (approx.)
Detailed Description
The sensor and vent head of an acoustic type tide gage at USGS 01409125 Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light, New Jersey.
Acoustic water-level sensors emit sound waves that travel through the air in a contained pipe and bounce off of the water’s surface. The water elevation is calculated based on how long it takes for that sound wave to be received back by the sensor along with the velocity of that sound wave, which is dependent on temperature. For this reason, they are also equipped with their own water and air temperature sensors. Thes data are averaged using an NOS averaging algorithm and logged as 6-minute readings.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
Related
New Jersey Tide Network
The USGS operates the most extensive network of tide-gaging stations in the region, many of which form the backbone of flood-warning and storm-hazard warning systems. The New Jersey Water Science Center monitors data for estuary and back-bay areas all along the New Jersey coast and links to related projects with more information about coastal flood hazards, water quality, and other topics. This...
Related
New Jersey Tide Network
The USGS operates the most extensive network of tide-gaging stations in the region, many of which form the backbone of flood-warning and storm-hazard warning systems. The New Jersey Water Science Center monitors data for estuary and back-bay areas all along the New Jersey coast and links to related projects with more information about coastal flood hazards, water quality, and other topics. This...