Glossary:Bathymetry
From Indian River Lagoon Project
bathymetry
Science of measuring water depths (usually in the ocean) in order to determine bottom topography.
- Bathymetry is the study of the "beds" or "floors" of water bodies, including the ocean, rivers, streams, and lakes.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: ba·thym·e·try / bəˈTHimətrē
Synonym: submarine topography
Example: Bathymetry is the foundation of the science of hydrography, which measures the physical features of a water body.
