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Average Harbor Depth from its nomenclature can be suggested that is different from regular ports in respect of the depth of water. Check FAQs
h'=ΔhVP
h' - Average Harbor Depth?Δh - Difference between High and Low Tide level?V - Total Harbor Volume?P - Tidal Prism Filling Bay?

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4.2Edit=21Edit6.4Edit32Edit
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Average Harbor Depth Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Average Harbor Depth?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
h'=ΔhVP
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h'=21m6.432
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h'=216.432
LAST Step Evaluate
h'=4.2m

Average Harbor Depth Formula Elements

Variables
Average Harbor Depth
Average Harbor Depth from its nomenclature can be suggested that is different from regular ports in respect of the depth of water.
Symbol: h'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Difference between High and Low Tide level
Difference between High and Low Tide level is the difference between the two tide levels.
Symbol: Δh
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Harbor Volume
Total Harbor Volume is defined as the volume of a part of a body of water (as a sea or lake) so protected as to be a place of safety for ships.
Symbol: V
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Tidal Prism Filling Bay
Tidal Prism Filling Bay is the volume of water in an estuary or inlet between mean high tide and mean low tide, or the volume of water leaving an estuary at ebb tide.
Symbol: P
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Average Harbor Depth

​Go Average Depth of Harbor for Water Volume Exchanged during Entire Tide Period
h'=(VwGAE)12H2
​Go Average Harbor Depth given Portion caused by Filling
h'=Δhαf

Other formulas in Density Currents in Harbors category

​Go Velocity in Dry Bed Curve
VDbc=0.45H2[g]d
​Go Relative Density given Velocity in Dry Bed Curve
H2=VDbc20.45[g]d
​Go Water Depth given Velocity in Dry Bed Curve
d=(VDbc0.45)2H2[g]
​Go Total Water Volume Exchanged during entire Tide Period
Vw=GAEH2h'

How to Evaluate Average Harbor Depth?

Average Harbor Depth evaluator uses Average Harbor Depth = (Difference between High and Low Tide level*Total Harbor Volume)/Tidal Prism Filling Bay to evaluate the Average Harbor Depth, The Average harbor depth when tidal prism is given which gives the ratio of total water exchange volume to harbor volume. Average Harbor Depth is denoted by h' symbol.

How to evaluate Average Harbor Depth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Average Harbor Depth, enter Difference between High and Low Tide level (Δh), Total Harbor Volume (V) & Tidal Prism Filling Bay (P) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Average Harbor Depth

What is the formula to find Average Harbor Depth?
The formula of Average Harbor Depth is expressed as Average Harbor Depth = (Difference between High and Low Tide level*Total Harbor Volume)/Tidal Prism Filling Bay. Here is an example- 4.2 = (21*6.4)/32.
How to calculate Average Harbor Depth?
With Difference between High and Low Tide level (Δh), Total Harbor Volume (V) & Tidal Prism Filling Bay (P) we can find Average Harbor Depth using the formula - Average Harbor Depth = (Difference between High and Low Tide level*Total Harbor Volume)/Tidal Prism Filling Bay.
What are the other ways to Calculate Average Harbor Depth?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Average Harbor Depth-
  • Average Harbor Depth=((Total Water Volume/Coefficient for Harbors*Cross Sectional Area of Entrance)^(1/2))/Broad Sense HeritabilityOpenImg
  • Average Harbor Depth=Difference between High and Low Tide level/Portion caused by FillingOpenImg
Can the Average Harbor Depth be negative?
Yes, the Average Harbor Depth, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Average Harbor Depth?
Average Harbor Depth is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Average Harbor Depth can be measured.
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