Coastal Flooding - Physical Processes (MSC-0026)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1 hour

Audience

Branch Specific

Specialists

Description

This course discusses the physics behind coastal flooding.

Upon completion, you will be able to explain the forces and processes that result in the observed high-water levels, including tides, storm surges, and other meteorological forces, and anticipate their impacts for a particular situation and location.

Content and Structure:

1. Data, Datum and Mean Sea Level
2. Canadian Tides
3. Storm Surge
4. Waves
5. Other phenomena causing coastal flooding

Audience: Operational Forecasters

Course Contact Information:

For inquiries or assistance related to accommodations or accessibility issues, please email the course owner at ec.dfpp-tcdd.ec@ec.gc.ca. The course owner is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the course.