GLOSS Station Handbook – Alert
The GLOSS Station Handbook is currently being re-designed and upgraded.
Until a new version is available, the tide gauge station list below from the last version of the Handbook provides links to further details about each tide gauge in the GLOSS Core Network. Click column headings to sort the station list table. Click the GLOSS number buttons to view the station information.
Station information
| General | |
|---|---|
| Gloss number | 333 |
| Station name | Alert |
| Country | Canada |
| Time zone | GMT -5hrs |
| Latitude (+ve N) | 82.5 |
| Longitude (+ve E) | -62.31666 |
| Observation periods | Previous period of record 1961-1979 |
| Authority responsible for tide gauge | Canadian Hydrographic Service- Fisheries and Oceans Canada, 867 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, ON L7R 4A6, CANADA |
| Data | |
| Data acquisition rate | Sampling at 3 minute interval |
| Fast delivery data at UHSLC | Data 836 File format |
| Additional parameters (real-time) | None |
| Benchmarks | |
| Auxiliary benchmarks | Gauge type: Bubbler system, Telephone modem, 3 minute data, download daily. |
| Data at PSMSL | |
| Annual MSL (RLR) data | RLR 1110 |
| Annual MSL (RLR) plot | |
| PSMSL code | 1110 |
| Additional information | |
| Other relevant information | Proposed as replacement for GLOSS 153. GLOSS ID153 has not been in operation since 1994, it is unlikely the station will be re-activated. Has GPS. Gauge re-established December 2002. Daily transmission of data to ISDM |
| Last updated | 23 June 2011 |
Real time data plot
Alert, Canada
