significant wave height en · NOUN
Meanings
- (qualifier:oceanographics) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| significant wave heights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
nn signifikant bølgjehøgd (measure of wave height) · nb signifikant bølgehøyde (measure of wave height) · fi merkitsevä aallonkorkeus (measure of wave height)