NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

Tidal Survey Implementation Course for Hydrographers

(Formerly scheduled for 15-19 October 2001)

NOAA Western Regional Center

Seattle, Washington

Presented by the Cooperative Institute for Coastal Physical Oceanography: a collaboration of the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography (CCPO) at Old Dominion University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS).

The instructors are Mr. Stephen Gill and Ms. Kristen Tronvig, NOAA/NOS.

Purpose of the course:

    To cover the full "pipeline" of functional areas required to implement tides and water level support in the process of satisfying hydrographic survey specifications and deliverables for vertical control. Includes project planning, tides and water level measurement, data processing, tidal datum computation, and tidal zoning.

    The course will focus on classroom exercises in collection of data from a short-term water level station, processing the data, computation of tidal datums, tidal zoning, and application of the data and products to a survey.

Intended audience:

    For managers and technical staff of private and public agencies involved in hydrographic surveying to support nautical charting.  This includes companies seeking federal contracts and state agencies with local charting projects.

Cost of the course:

    $1300 per person.  Payment must be received by October 1 or a late fee of $100 will be assessed.  Participants will be awarded Old Dominion University Continuing Education credit.
The fee covers:

• Easy-to-follow three-ring binder workbooks, all handouts, and a CD of slide presentations.
• Buffet breakfast Monday through Friday.
• Mid-morning and mid-afternoon refreshments.
• One catered luncheon.
• A social and banquet on the Seattle Waterfront (see details below).

The course will be held at the NOAA Western Regional Center at Sand Point, Building 9, on the northwestern
shore of Lake Washington. Passes will be arranged for daily entrance to the NOAA site. Cafeteria facilities
are steps away from the classroom. Parking is plentiful and free.

Seattle, known as the Emerald City, is rich in attractions. See the following website:

http://www.seattleinsider.com/

Accommodations in Seattle:

Participants in the Tidal Survey Implementation Course for Hydrographers are responsible for making their
own hotel arrangements. The following hotels are recommended:

•      first recommendation- Best Western University Tower (formerly Edmond Meany)
•      University Travelodge
•      Ramada Inn/Northgate
•      Silver Cloud Inns
•      University Plaza
•      University Inn

http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/

For more information contact Richard Moody at moody@ccpo.odu.edu or Anne West-Valle at anne@ccpo.odu.edu; Phone 757-683-4945.

Evening Social:  An evening social and banquet will be held mid-week at:
 

located at the tip of Lake Union:

The Northwest seafood bounty menu will include:

• Roasted Dungeness Crab w/sherry & cracked black pepper
• Herb & olive oil roasted market veggies
• Smoked salmon, halibut, and sturgeon
• Skewers of grilled honey-sesame King Salmon
• Alaska Spot Prawns w/lime
• Lemongrass & Thai basil marinated beef & chicken skewers w/peanut sauce
• NW cheeses w/assorted crackers and breads
• Cranberry & wild rice salad
• Chocolate-hazelnut fondue w/fruits and berries, cubes of pound and angel food cake
• Favorite local beverages

                                                                     Registration Form

                                                       Tidal Survey Implementation Course for Hydrographers

The Course Registration fee is $1300 and must be received by (TBA). Registrations
received after (TBA) must be accompanied by an additional fee of $100.

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total amount. Please mail payment together with this form to Richard Moody, Old Dominion
University, Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography, Crittenton Hall, 768 West 52nd Street,
Norfolk, VA 23529, USA. If paying by credit card, fax this form to Richard Moody at 757-683-5550.