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ba·thym·etry (ba t̸him′ə trē)

noun

  1. the science of measuring the depths of oceans, seas, etc.
  2. the topographic maps of the sea floor resulting from such measurements

Etymology: bathy- + -metry

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bathymetry Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: GEBCO is essentially a deep ocean product and does not include detailed bathymetry for shallow shelf waters.

Adjective modifier

  • high: More useful data: the high resolution bathymetry combined with simultaneous side-scan aids feature identification.

Modifies a noun

  • datum: In addition, it also helps to minimize offset errors and MRU lever arm effects on the bathymetry data.

Noun used with modifier

  • swath: The market requirements for a high quality swath bathymetry system with a low total cost of ownership have at last been met.
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