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| Chesapeake City, MD | Station ID: 8573927 |
Station Information
| Latitude: 39° 31.6' N |
Mean Range: 2.86 ft. |
| Longitude: 75° 48.6' W |
Diurnal Range: 3.30 ft. |
| Established: Nov 15 1972 |
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| Present Installation: Aug 20 2003 |
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| NOAA Chart #: 12277 |
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| Time Meridian: 75 W |
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Data Types Available:Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Wind
Air Temperature
Water Temperature
Barometric Pressure
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EPOCH Update Information:
| EPOCH Datum Comparison: |
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check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001) |
| Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: |
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bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Superceded Datums: |
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datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978) |
| Mean Sea Level Differences List: |
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mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations. |
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8573927 Chesapeake City, MD |
| 1983-2001 | 1960-1978 | Difference: | | 4.65 ft. | 4.47 ft. | 0.18 ft. |
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Location:
To reach the tidal bench marks from the south end of the State Highway 213 bridge over the Chesapeake and Delaware (C & D) Canal at Chesapeake City, proceed south on State Highway 213 for 0.89 km (0.55 mi) and take the South Chesapeake City exit, continue 0.3 km (0.2 mi) NNE (towards canal) from the base of the exit to a signpost directing the way to the C & D Canal Museum, turn right and follow the curving road for 0.2 km (0.1 mi) to a T-intersection, turn right and follow the curving road for 0.6 km (0.4 mi) to a T-intersection, turn left and proceed 0.08 km (0.05 mi) to the main gate of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE) facility and the C & D Canal Museum. The bench marks are located on the COE grounds. The tide gage and staff were located at the SW corner of the bulkhead at the west end of the COE grounds.
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