Variation of Tidal Range Based On Hijra Calendar And Its Relation With Ethno-Oceanography of The Sama Tribe In Eastern Indonesia
Abstract: Based on
Ethno–Oceanography of the Sama tribe in Eastern Indonesia, they measured and
determined tidal range when Sya’ban taking place. Why do they do so? The
questions and objective of this study were intended to respond the scientific
fundamental of Ethno-Oceanography of the Sama tribe. In order to achieve the
objective of this study, the tidal range value in each Hijra month was compared
and analyzed statistically (ANOVA). Tidal Analysis results showed that the
tidal range at Sya’ban was higher and the deviation was lower than the other
months. Moreover, ANOVA results showed that Sya’ban was significantly different
(P<0.05) on Highest High Water Level (HHWL) throughout Hijra month.
Keywords: Sama Tribe, Sya’ban,
Hijra Calendar
Author: Salnuddin, I Wayan
Nurjaya, Indra Jaya, Nyoman M.N Natih
Journal Code: jpperikanangg170034
