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National Tide Gauge Network in KSA and an Assessment of its Data Quality Standards (13371)
Hassan AlYami, Zeyad Ashanqity,, Manoj Thody and Muhammad Algaamdi
Mr. Ziyad Alshanqiti
Oceanographer
General Authority For Survey And Geospatial I[...]
Nigeria
 
Corresponding author Mr. Ziyad Alshanqiti (email: kiawusionu[at]gmail.com)
 
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Published on the web 2025-03-16
Received 2024-12-02 / Accepted n/a
This paper is one of selection of papers published for the FIG Working Week 2025 in Brisbane, Australia in Brisbane, Australia and has undergone the FIG Peer Review Process.
FIG Working Week 2025 in Brisbane, Australia
ISBN n/a ISSN 2307-4086
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Abstract
National Tide Gauge Network in KSA and an Assessment of its Data Quality Standards Keywords: Tide, Sea level rise, benchmarks, acoustic and radar Sensors, coastal inundation. ABSTRACT Sea level research in Saudi Arabia has gained momentum over the past two decades, primarily due to the effects of global climate change on the coastlines. Saudi Arabia currently operates a national tide gauge network with 12 stations aimed at providing high-quality data for research. Recent studies on the Saudi coasts indicate an average sea level rise of 3.74 mm per year. Projections suggest that by 2050, sea levels may rise by 16.5 cm, and by 2100, by 38.0 cm in the Arabian Gulf. Similar situation exists in the Red Sea coasts as well. The paper emphasizes the need to enhance tide monitoring infrastructure in Saudi Arabia to better prepare for potential floods and inundations along its coastal areas. The paper discusses measures being taken to improve data collection and research capabilities.
 
Keywords: Standards; Hydrography; Coastal Zone Management; Engineering survey; Spatial planning; Risk management; Cost management

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