significant wave height

noun

Definitions

  1. A standardized measure of trough-to-crest wave height calculated for the needs of…

    A standardized measure of trough-to-crest wave height calculated for the needs of seafarers; exact mathematical definition has varied over time and currently it is defined as four times the standard deviation of the surface elevation.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for significant wave height. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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