A region of shallow water usually made of sand or mud, usually running parallel to the shore. Bars are caused by wave and current action, and may not be shown on a chart

Wind with a speed between 4 and 6 knots (4 and 7 mph), Beaufort scale number 2.

A measure of the financial strength of a bank or securities firm, usually expressed as a ratio of.

The transformation on a compound or material into one or more substances by heat alone (without oxidation). Often called destructive distillation. Pyrolysis of biomass is the thermal degradation of the material in the absence of reacting gases, and occus ...

Oscillations of the sea caused by wind blowing along the surface and moving in the direction from which the wind blows.

The ability of a seaman to foretell weather by the appearance of the sky, change of wind direction, etc. was handed down in the form of proverbs. Some well known are:

A generic term for a glazed opening that allows daylight to enter into a building and can be opened for ventilation.

Solar and terrestrial radiation directed upward (away From the earth's surface); outgoing radiation.

The original name for the left side of the vessel when facing forward. The name was changed to Port to avoid any confusion with starboard, the right side of the vessel when facing forward.

Finite Element Method

A term applicable to personal pensions regarding tax rules which allow contributions made in the.

An optical instrument which consists of a sighting telescope mounted so that it is free to rotate around horizontal and vertical axes, with graduated scales so that the angles of rotation may be measured. Used to observe the motion of a pilot balloon.

Fracture characterized by tearing of metal accompanied by appreciable gross plastic deformation and expenditure of considerable energy. Contrast with brittle fracture.

The total of all deviations of a transducer's output from a specified straight line in a constant environment.

A journey made at sea by a vessel, usually including both the outbound and homebound passages.

Towing Safety Advisory Committee

A combination cup anemometer and pressure-plate anemometer, consisting of an array of cups about a vertical axis of rotation, the free rotation of which is restricted by a suitable spring arrangement.

Shifting the moving block of a tackle from one place of attachment to another place farther along to give more advantage.

A mound of dirt next to exterior walls to provide wind protection and insulation.

The pressure corresponding to the outlet velocity of a fan; the kinetic energy per unit volume of flowing air.