Tides (OCE-1001)

Explore the fascinating world of tides in this comprehensive lecture covering their fundamental principles, causes, and effects. Delve into tide-generating forces, the Earth-Moon barycenter, and gravitational interactions. Examine the formation of tidal bulges, lunar and solar influences, and monthly tidal cycles. Investigate the impact of Earth's rotation, moon phases, and orbital variations on tidal patterns. Learn about real-world tidal phenomena, coastal tidal currents, and their significance for marine life. Gain a deeper understanding of tidal predictions, cotidal maps, and the complexities of coastal water dynamics.

Chapter 9 Lecture
What Are Tides?
Tide-Generating Forces
Earth-Moon Barycenter
Gravitational Forces
Gravitational Force and Distance
Centripetal Force
Resultant Forces
Idealized Tidal Bulges
Tidal Phenomena
Lunar Day
Tidal Bulges - Sun's Effect
Earth's Rotation and Tides
Monthly Tidal Cycle
Phases of the Moon
Declination and Tidal Bulges
Complicating Factors
Effects of Elliptical Orbits
Size comparison of Moon at Apogee and Perigee
Idealized Tide Prediction
Predicted Idealized Tides
Real Tides
Cotidal Map
Tidal Patterns
Monthly Tidal Curves
Tides in Coastal Waters
Coastal Tidal Currents
Tides and Marine Life