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hydrography 1. the study, surveying, and mapping of the oceans, seas, and rivers 2. the oceans, seas, and rivers as represented on a chart www.imo.org/home.asp hydrography [hī′dräg·rə·fē] (geography) Science which deals with the measurement and description of the physical features of the oceans, lakes, rivers, and their adjoining coastal areas, with particular reference to their control and utilization. (navigation) Measurement of the tides and currents as an aid to navigation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Now the Naval Historical Center and the Ocean Technology Foundation are spearheading an underwater search for the ship, with support from the New Hampshire Center for Coastal Ocean Mapping/Joint Hydrographic Center of NOAA. Led by William Suk, director of both the NIEHS Center for Risk and Integrated Sciences and the Superfund Basic Research Program, the GIS overlays maps and high-resolution aerial photography of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi with a wealth of demographic, hydrographic, infrastructure, and industrial/agricultural data from publicly available sources. Right now, three different types of support vessels are undergoing state tests and will soon be adopted for service in the Navy: a small hydrographic survey vessel, a physical field monitoring vessel, and a lift vessel--a hazardous-cargo loader. |
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