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Random sea

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008393

A complex ocean surface condition characterized by waves of varying heights, periods, and directions, resulting from the superposition of numerous individual wave components. This state is common in open ocean environments where winds generate a spectrum of waves. The statistical properties of a random sea, such as significant wave height, are often used for characterization.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008393
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008393",
  "term": "Random sea",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A complex ocean surface condition characterized by waves of varying heights, periods, and directions, resulting from the superposition of numerous individual wave components. This state is common in open ocean environments where winds generate a spectrum of waves. The statistical properties of a random sea, such as significant wave height, are often used for characterization.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/random-sea/"
}

Record 7,831 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.