Wave_Height
Layer Info
Category Environmental conditions
Editable No
Data source Copernicus MEMS
Types
0.0 - 0.4m
0.4 - 0.9m
0.9 - 1.3m
1.3 - 1.7m
1.7 - 2.1m
2.1 - 2.6m
2.6 - 3m
more than 3m

Description

In fluid dynamics, the wave height of a surface wave is the difference between the elevations of a crest (point of maximum upward displacement) and a neighbouring trough (exact opposite, so the minimum or lowest point). Wave height is a term used by mariners, as well as in coastal, ocean and naval engineering.

MSP Challenge

Wave Height is a static data layer, providing useful information for planning different human activities, e.g. wind farms, or indeed wave farms.

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