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Defense for MS in Meteorology<br>
1:00 -2:00 PM Monday December 9th<br>
6017 EOAS <br>
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<p>Chris Love will defending his work:<br>
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<p>Title: Tidal Anomaly Dependence on the Inverse Barometer Effect
and Florida Current Speed Variability in the Coastal Southeastern
United States</p>
<p>Abstract: <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:
EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">This study investigates the influence of
the Inverse Barometer Effect and Florida Current speed
variability on tidal anomalies in the coastal southeastern
United States. Utilizing data from Charleston, South Carolina,
and Fort Pulaski, Georgia, the research quantifies the
contributions of atmospheric pressure fluctuations and oceanic
current variations to unexplained tidal height residuals. The
analysis reveals that while the Inverse Barometer Effect has a
measurable but limited impact on tidal predictions, accounting
for only a small fraction of observed variability, the Florida
Current's influence is more substantial, though still
insufficient to fully explain the anomalies. The findings
underscore the complexity of coastal tidal dynamics and
highlight the need for improved forecasting models that
integrate these factors. This work provides critical insights
for enhancing tidal prediction accuracy, thereby aiding in flood
risk management for vulnerable coastal communities.</span></p>
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