Parameterization of bedform morphology and defect density with fingerprint analysis techniques

► Fingerprint analysis technique applied to ripple morphology parameterization. ► Method identifies rippled areas in seafloor images. ► Wavelength and orientation results agree with existing parameterization methods. ► Parameter spatial variability correlates with observed hydrodynamic forcing. ► Density of identified ripple defects correlates with observed hydrodynamic forcing.