What formats are tidal current predictions available in?
Tidal current predictions are available in several formats. International Format – This format is an electronic ASCII file that provides time and speed of current for a single location in a column-delimited format. This format is most suitable for importing into a database, plotting, or other computer program. The following example for ADMIRALTY INLET, WA, April 1997 shows the predictions in Pacific Standard Time using 24-hour notation. Tidal current predictions are only available using 24-hour notation for times, but the information can be adjusted to show Daylight Savings Time. View Sample (Get PDF reader) Standard Format – This format is available in hard copy and as an electronic ASCII file that provides time and speed of current for a single location in a page-readable format. The following example for ADMIRALTY INLET, WA, April 1997 shows the predictions in Pacific Standard Time using 24-hour notation. Tidal current predictions are only available using 24-hour notation for times,