Hydrography

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006328",
  "term": "Hydrography",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The science of measuring and describing the physical features of bodies of water and their adjacent coastal areas, primarily for the purpose of navigation. It involves charting depths, shorelines, submerged obstructions, and the characteristics of tides and currents. Hydrography provides the foundational data for nautical charts and supports safe maritime transportation and coastal zone management.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hydrography/"
}