Introduction and Disclaimer

Introduction and Disclaimer

This atlas was created following a request from the Canadian Armed Forces for information on currents for navigating Halifax Harbour. It is hoped that it will serve the same purpose as the Atlas of Tidal Currents, Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine [1], namely to provide hourly snapshots of tidal currents for the purposes of navigation. Note that in Halifax Harbour the tides are not large, and compared to the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine the tidal currents can be dominated and even reversed by other processes (see section 3). In addition, there are limitations of the computer model used to compute these currents (section 2).

THIS ATLAS IS PROVIDED IN THE HOPE THAT IT WILL BE HELPFUL BUT BE CAUTIONED THAT IT IS TO BE USED AT YOUR OWN RISK. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS ANY RESPONSIBILITY ASSUMED FOR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS ATLAS.

We are interested in providing the best information possible. Feedback on the accuracy or inaccuracy of the depicted currents will help establish whether this product is worthwhile and how it might be improved. Comments may be mailed to the author at the address on the cover page or e-mailed to GreenbergD@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca.