Characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as

Flight Instructor Airplane ACS › II. Technical Subject Areas › L. Water and Seaplane Characteristics, Seaplane Bases, Maritime Rules, and Aids to Marine

Characteristics of a water surface as affected by features, such as: a. Size and location b. Protected and unprotected areas c. Surface wind d. Direction and strength of water current e. Floating and partially submerged debris f. Sandbars, islands, and shoals g. Vessel traffic and wakes h. Direction and height of waves i. Other characteristics specific to the area