Delineation of coastal boundaries using tidal data
Cole, George M.
The land/sea interface is one of the oldest boundaries used by mankind. Yet, due to its dynamic nature, together with the great demand for coastal land, the location of this boundary has often been a source of controversy. Therefore, it is important that objective methods be used for the delineation of this boundary, and the use of tidal data is arguably the best means of achieving the required objectivity and mathematical certainty. This paper describes methods for the use of tidal data for various types of boundaries relating to the land/sea interface including those defined under Anglo/American common law, those defined under the more expansive Roman civil law, and regulatory boundaries offset from the land/sea interface. Included is a discussion of tidal theory relative to datum determination, datum calculation methods, and datum line delineation techniques.
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