Concept information
Preferred term
bathymetry
Definition
- Bathymetry is the study of underwater depth of ocean floors or lake floors. In other words, bathymetry is the underwater equivalent to hypsometry or topography. Bathymetric (or hydrographic) charts are typically produced to support safety of surface or sub-surface navigation, and usually show seafloor relief or terrain as contour lines (called depth contours or isobaths) and selected depths (soundings), and typically also provide surface navigational information. Paleobathymetry is the study of past underwater depths. (Adapted from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathymetry)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-89CFSF59-D
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