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Mean sea level

The average height of the surface of the sea at a particular location for all stages of the tide over a 19-year period.

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Mean sea level

Definition

  • The average height of the surface of the sea at a particular location for all stages of the tide over a 19-year period.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023