MEASUREMENT AND COMPUTATION OF SEA LEVEL DEPTH FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF GLOBAL WATER RISING

Abstract

 The contouring technique was utilized in this research using the topo map of the study area. The contour values at the different grids were used in obtaining the values of the various water depths. The depth values for the northern and southern Atlantic oceans were obtained using the United States NCEI GIS for five different locations within the water body. The average value of the locations was used to obtain the general value for the sea depth. From the obtained results, we concluded that through the application of cutting-edge measurement equipment and computational techniques, we may contribute to the global coastal regions' transition to a more sustainable future. We recommended that in light of the unpredictability of sea level depth noted in the research area, we advise stepping up monitoring initiatives to precisely record variations in both space and time. To increase coverage and enhance data resolution, this may entail installing more tidal gauges, satellite missions, or autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).