hydrography
/haɪˈdrɑɡrəfi/
noun
- The science of surveying and charting bodies of water, such as oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers, including their depths, currents, and tides.
- A career in hydrography often involves traveling to remote coastal areas to collect data.
- Modern hydrography relies on sonar and satellite technology to map the ocean floor.
- The navy uses hydrography to create accurate nautical charts for safe navigation.