dynamic height

dynamic height

[dī¦nam·ik ′hīt] (geophysics) As measured from sea level, the distance above the geoid of points on the same equipotential surface, in terms of linear units measured along a plumb line at a given latitude, generally 45°. (physics) The amount of work done when a water particle of unit mass is moved vertically from one level to another. Also known as geodynamic height.