Bathymetric (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to measurements of the depths of oceans or lakes.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Researchers used bathymetric surveys to map the seafloor and identify possible habitats for deep-sea fish.
- The bathymetric data collected by the submersible vehicle helped scientists understand the complexities of the ocean floor.
- A bathymetric chart of the lake revealed a hidden underwater canyon that had been previously unknown.
- The company specializes in bathymetric mapping and has worked on numerous projects around the world, from shallow lakes to deep-sea trenches.
- The study used bathymetric data from satellite altimetry and airborne lidar to estimate the volume of water in the lake and its surrounding wetlands.