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Lowest astronomical tide

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007056

The lowest predicted tidal level that can occur under average meteorological conditions and any combination of astronomical factors. This reference level is used as a datum for nautical charts and for defining the extent of coastal boundaries. It represents the absolute minimum water level expected due to tidal forces alone.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007056
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007056",
  "term": "Lowest astronomical tide",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The lowest predicted tidal level that can occur under average meteorological conditions and any combination of astronomical factors. This reference level is used as a datum for nautical charts and for defining the extent of coastal boundaries. It represents the absolute minimum water level expected due to tidal forces alone.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/lowest-astronomical-tide/"
}

Record 5,707 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.