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Lake Ainsworth


Tidal Data Summary

This page show a summary of Tidal Data for this estuary that has been collected under the Estuary Management Program and its predecessors, in conjunction with Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (See MHL Report-1200, June 2004).

 

Tidal Survey Reports

A Tidal Survey is a measurement program run over at least one full tidal period, that is, approximately 12.5 hours. Over this time, tidal characteristics are measured at a number of locations in the estuary consecatively. The tidal characteristics measured include tidal flow and velocity, water levels, and physical water quality characteristics such as salinity, temperature, disolved oxygen, pH and turbidity.

The following table outlines the Tidal Surveys that have been undertaken on this estuary, when it was done, a simple description of what was measured and the MHL Report that can be used for further reference. For the most comprehensive survey, a map shows the location and plots of the flows and water levels measured.

 
Date Data Collected Figure MHL Report
1993-10-12 Six in situ current meters deployed at the southern end of the lake for about 2 hours to monitor wind effects on current patterns. MHL683
1995-01-01 In situ water quality data collected at one location at the north end of the lake. MHL851
 

Water Level Data

This table shows the Current and Historical Sites for Real Time Water Levels measurements. The date of commencement for the records are noted in brackets. All data for these sites can be obtained through Manly Hydraulics Laboratory.

 
Sites
Current Lake Ainsworth (October 1994).
Historical No data.

Water Quality Data

This table shows the Current and Historical Sites for Real Time Water Quality measurements. The date of commencement for the records are noted in brackets. All data for these sites can be obtained through Manly Hydraulics Laboratory.

 
Sites
Current No data.
Historical Lake Ainsworth (see above).