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 # bbn-wave-period-esp32
-Estimate ocean wave displacement using IMU on esp32
+Estimate vessel heave (vertical displacement) in ocean waves using IMU on esp32
 
 The method for estimating wave height and heave from a moving boat implemented here is using the following algorithm: