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HEIGHT-TO-LENGTH RATIO

The ratio between the height of a swell to the length between two successive crests (swell length).

Dictionary Term

HEIGHT-TO-LENGTH RATIO

Definition

  • The ratio between the height of a swell to the length between two successive crests (swell length).

References

  • Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024