A call requesting direction in answer to the report of a lookout that an object has been sighted.

The natural, convective movement of air or water due to differences in temperature. In solar passive design a thermosyphon collector can be constructed and attached to a house to deliver heat to the home by the continuous pattern of the convective loop (o ...

The visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths from 0.4 to 0.76 microns

The ability of a solution to give satisfactory plating at very low current densities. a condition that exists in recesses and pits. This term suggests an ability to cover, but not necessarily to build up, a uniform coating, whereas throwing power suggests ...

The gravity flow of water within soil.

Boards used to close the companionway.

Difference between the temperatures of the dry-bulb and the wet-bulb thermometers of a psychrometer.

Pyrheliometer based on the comparison of the heating of two identical metal strips, one exposed to radiation, the other to a joule effect.

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A material that can be used to store thermal energy as latent heat. Various types of materials have been and are being investigated such as inorganic salts, eutectic compounds, and parrafins, for a variety of applications, including solar energy storage ( ...

A heat storage system that uses a heat storage medium, and where the additional or removal of heat results in a change in temperature.

Clauses introduced by charterers based on shortage of delivered cargo because of increased oil prices.

Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures

The physically connected generation, transmission, and distribution facilities and components operated as a unit.

The measure of seasonal or annual efficiency of a heat pump operating in the heating mode. It takes into account the variations in temperature that can occur within a season and is the average number of Btu of heat delivered for every watt-hour of electri ...

To watch a vessel at anchor at the turn of tides, and cast her by the helm, and some sail if necessary, so as to keep turns out of her cables.

An instrument used for measuring geometric angles. See radio direction-finder.

This is an irreversible guarantee given by the buyer's bank to pay a specific amount of money immediately or on a future date to the seller when he or she presents specific documents before a certain date and under the International Chamber of Commerce ru ...

In a wind energy conversion system, to pitch the turbine blades so as to reduce their lift capacity as a method of shutting down the turbine during high wind speeds.