synoptic wave chart
synoptic wave chart
[sə′näp·tik ′wāv ‚chärt] (oceanography)
A chart of an ocean area on which is plotted synoptic wave reports from vessels, along with computed wave heights for areas where reports are lacking; atmospheric fronts, highs, and lows are also shown; isolines of wave height and the boundaries of areas having the same dominant wave direction are drawn.
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