Hydrographic surveysDefinition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrographic_survey) Hydrographic survey is the science of measurement and description of features which affect maritime navigation, marine construction, dredging, offshore oil exploration/drilling and related activities. Strong emphasis is placed on soundings, shorelines, tides, currents, sea floor and submerged obstructions that relate to the previously mentioned activities. (Wikipedia) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note: N/A This term is used for the following terms: N/A Approved Date 13-Dec-2012 Items having a keyword or observed-property relationship to this subject term Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update. |