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Sea state

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008719

The general condition of the ocean surface with respect to waves, swell, and wind. It describes the height, period, and direction of waves, which are influenced by local wind conditions and distant weather systems. Sea state is typically reported using a scale such as the Douglas Sea Scale or the Beaufort Wind Scale.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008719
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008719",
  "term": "Sea state",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The general condition of the ocean surface with respect to waves, swell, and wind. It describes the height, period, and direction of waves, which are influenced by local wind conditions and distant weather systems. Sea state is typically reported using a scale such as the Douglas Sea Scale or the Beaufort Wind Scale.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sea-state/"
}

Record 8,348 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.