On the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the Norwegian coastal zone

We have, using altimetry observations, investigated the nature and magnitude of variations in the local mean dynamic topography (MDT) along the Norwegian coast. Following our findings, we argue that the MDT is well approximated by the nearest observation and demonstrate how the results can be improv...

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Main Authors: Mysen Eirik, Breili Kristian
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Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Geodetic Science
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/jogs-2025-0184
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description We have, using altimetry observations, investigated the nature and magnitude of variations in the local mean dynamic topography (MDT) along the Norwegian coast. Following our findings, we argue that the MDT is well approximated by the nearest observation and demonstrate how the results can be improved using variogram based kriging. Cross validation at tide gauges along the coast confirms the applicability of the approach and, therefore, gives us some confidence in its ability to weigh altimetry and tide gauge observations appropriately. Accordingly, altimetry is a potentially very important source of information on mean sea level outside the Norwegian baseline.
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spelling doaj-art-a60a549242bd48a99ace5cd2d6e49b852025-08-20T01:52:14ZengDe GruyterJournal of Geodetic Science2081-99432025-05-011511034610.1515/jogs-2025-0184On the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the Norwegian coastal zoneMysen Eirik0Breili Kristian1Geodetic Institute, Norwegian Mapping Authority, 3507, Hønefoss, NorwayGeodetic Institute, Norwegian Mapping Authority, 3507, Hønefoss, NorwayWe have, using altimetry observations, investigated the nature and magnitude of variations in the local mean dynamic topography (MDT) along the Norwegian coast. Following our findings, we argue that the MDT is well approximated by the nearest observation and demonstrate how the results can be improved using variogram based kriging. Cross validation at tide gauges along the coast confirms the applicability of the approach and, therefore, gives us some confidence in its ability to weigh altimetry and tide gauge observations appropriately. Accordingly, altimetry is a potentially very important source of information on mean sea level outside the Norwegian baseline.https://doi.org/10.1515/jogs-2025-0184altimetrygeodesyinterpolationkrigingmean dynamic topographysentinel-3tide gaugesuncertainty
spellingShingle Mysen Eirik
Breili Kristian
On the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the Norwegian coastal zone
Journal of Geodetic Science
altimetry
geodesy
interpolation
kriging
mean dynamic topography
sentinel-3
tide gauges
uncertainty
title On the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the Norwegian coastal zone
title_full On the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the Norwegian coastal zone
title_fullStr On the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the Norwegian coastal zone
title_full_unstemmed On the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the Norwegian coastal zone
title_short On the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the Norwegian coastal zone
title_sort on the combination of altimetry and tide gauge observations in the norwegian coastal zone
topic altimetry
geodesy
interpolation
kriging
mean dynamic topography
sentinel-3
tide gauges
uncertainty
url https://doi.org/10.1515/jogs-2025-0184
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