The increase in pressure in the discharge header that develops as a result of flow after the pressure relief device opens

Depositing a metallic coating on a metal immersed in a liquid solution, without the aid of an external electric current. Also called dip plating.

Defect in the action of an aneroid barometer resulting in a sluggish adjustment of the index toward the correct reading when the barometer is subjected to a large and rapid change in pressure.

A diagram that indicates the average percentage of time that the wind blows from different directions, on a monthly or annual basis.

Floating Production, Drilling, Storage and Offloading vessel

Same as fogbow.

A pin placed through the head of a rudder to prevent it from being lost.

A tube designed to measure the rate of flow of fluids. It consists of a tube having a constriction or throat at its midsection. The difference between the pressure measured at the inlet and at the throat is a function of the fluid velocity. Compare to Pit ...

Navigation and Inspection Circular (US Coast Guard)

The theory that certain days of the week, weeks of the month, and months of the year are more.

Statement of Facts

An instrument for determining the direction of cloud motion. There are two basic designs of nephoscope, the directvision nephoscope and the mirror nephoscope.

The arrangement, proportion, and design of windows in a building.

A wood or gas burning heating appliance that fits into the opening or protrudes on to the hearth of a conventional fireplace.

Sailing with the tiller over to leeward by force of the wind

The discomfort or interference with visual perception when viewing a bright object against a dark background.

Working Party on Fire Protection and Safety (IACS)

U.S. Customs' automated program under AMS. It allows for electronic reporting of inbound (foreign) cargoes in the U.S.

A fix taken by visually observing the location of known landmarks.

At a considerable distance.