A tide table is a tool that helps people understand the phenomenon of the tides, it can help us** when is the time of high and low tide. So, how do you read a tide table?
First of all, we need to know some basic elements on the tide table. Tide tables usually list information such as the time of day, high tide time, low tide time, tide range, and tidal direction.
Then, we need to understand the basic laws of the tides. The tides have a certain pattern from day to day, usually cycling between two high tides and two low tides. A high tide is when the sea rises to its highest point, and a low tide is when the sea recedes to its lowest point.
Next, we need to read the time on the tide table. In general, the time on the tide table is calculated in local time, not in Greenwich Mean Time. Therefore, we need to adjust the time on the tide table according to the local time.
Finally, we need to judge the current tide situation based on the information on the tide table. If the current time is high tide, then the sea will rise to the highest point; If the current time is low tide time, then the sea water will recede to the lowest point. If the current time is tidal range, then the sea will rise and fall greatly.
In short, it takes a certain amount of patience and care to understand the tide table, but as long as you master the basic rules and skills, you can easily grasp the changes of the tides. This is very important for people in industries such as marine activities, fishing, port transportation, etc., as changes in the tides directly affect their production and safety.