Deep-water wave

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004894",
  "term": "Deep-water wave",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A surface gravity wave propagating in water where the depth is greater than half its wavelength. Under these conditions, the wave's speed and characteristics are independent of the bottom topography and are primarily determined by its wavelength and the acceleration due to gravity. Most ocean waves in the open sea are considered deep-water waves.",
  "synonyms": [
    "short wave",
    "Stokesian wave"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "shallow water wave"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/deep-water-wave/"
}