Aviation Dictionary

SEA

Waves generated by the existing winds in the area. These wind waves are typically a chaotic mix of heights, periods, and wave-lengths. Sometimes the term refers to the condition of the surface resulting from both wind w...

Dictionary Term

SEA

Definition

Waves generated by the existing winds in the area. These wind waves are typically a chaotic mix of heights, periods, and wave-lengths. Sometimes the term refers to the condition of the surface resulting from both wind waves and swells.

References

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