ripple-symmetry index
ripple-symmetry index A measurement of the ratio of the horizontal extent of the stoss side of a ripple to the horizontal extent of the lee side. Wave ripples have ripple symmetry index values of less than 2.5, whereas current ripples have values of more than 3.0.
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