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Bathymetry
The measurement of depths of water in oceans, seas, and lakes; also information derived from such measurements.
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buoy
A float, particularly a floating object moored to the bottom to mark a channel, anchor, shoal, rock, etc.
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Contour
A line on a map or chart representing points of equal elevation with relation to a datum. It is called an isobath when connecting points of equal depth below a datum and an isobar when used to represe [..]
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Deep water
Water so deep that surface waves are little affected by the ocean bottom. Generally, water deeper than one-half the surface wavelength is considered deep water.
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duration
In wave forecasting, the length of time the wind blows in nearly the same direction over the fetch (generating area).
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Eddy
A circular movement of water formed on the side of a main current. Eddies may be created at points where the main stream passes projecting obstructions or where two adjacent currents flow counter to e [..]
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Eye
In meteorology, usually the "eye of the storm" (hurricane/typhoon); the roughly circular area of comparatively light winds and fair weather found at the center of severe tropical cyc [..]
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Fetch
The area in which seas are generated by a wind having a fairly constant direction and speed. Sometimes use synonymously with fetch length. Also generating area.
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fetch length
The horizontal distance (in the direction of the wind) over which a wind generates seas or creates a wind setup.
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generation of waves
(1) The creation of waves by natural or mechanical means; (2) The creation and growth of waves caused by a wind blowing over a water surface for a certain period of time. The area involved is called t [..]
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