The total area drained by a river and its tributaries. Same as river basin.

A unit of power equal to 1 billion Watts; 1 million kilowatts, or 1,000 Megawatts.

Wind that is deflected from it's normal course by the sails

Each taxpaying individual in the UK is entitled to an annual exemption of

An industry abbreviation for "Hazardous Material."

Conditions to which a device is subjected, not including the variable measured by the device. See normal operating conditions, reference operating conditions.

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 ...

A compound that causes oxidation, thereby itself being reduced.

Melaks and Dumai Service

A device for converting a solid fuel to a gaseous fuel.

An absolute temperature scale. The kelvin unit of thermodynamic temperature, is the fraction 1/273,16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. The triple point of water is the equilibrium temperature (0,01

To prevent contact with an object while bringing the ship alongside.2. To push off when making a landing.

National Marine Electronics Association

In the US, the document which the founders of a corporation submit to the relevant state for.

The direction, with respect to magnetic north, from which the wind is blowing. Distinguish from true wind direction.

Not Required.

The difference between temperature measurements taken at two significant levels above the ground. Temperatures at 10 and 40 meters are commonly used.

The development of loose removable powder at the surface of an organic coating usually caused by weathering.

To let out a line or sail slowly; to slacken or relieve tension on a line; to take pressure off.

Holes cut in a plate to make it lighter and yet not reduce its strength.