noun
- Plural of bathymetry; the measurement of depths of water bodies, or the underwater topography of a region.
Usage: technical; scientific
Examples
- The oceanographers used sonar to create detailed bathymetries of the ocean floor.
- Bathymetries of the Arctic region revealed previously unknown underwater canyons.
- Modern bathymetries help scientists understand seafloor geology and marine ecosystems.
- The research team compared bathymetries from different decades to track underwater changes.
- Accurate bathymetries are essential for navigation and submarine cable installation.