International Federation of Ship Masters Associations

An instrument which measures the scattering function of particles suspended in a medium in order to determine the visual range through the medium. See visibility meter.

Installations character for Diving systems.

When the wind pushes on the wrong side of the sail, causing it to be pushed away from the wind. If the lines holding the sail in place are not released, the boat could become hard to control and heel excessively.

Site planning that accounts for natural solar heating and cooling processes and their relationship to building shape, orientation, and siting.

A locker big enough to hang clothes.

A wave disturbance in airflow due to some barrier in the flow. i.e. a hill or mountain.

A mercury barometer which measures atmospheric pressure by weighing the mercury in the column or cistern.

That portion of the atmosphere which is above the lower troposphere. Generally applied to levels above 850 mb.

In the US, an expense allowed by the Internal Revenue Service which is deducted from adjusted.

First Refusal. First attempt at best offer that can be matched

Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty Implementation

Correction Temperature of Tank Shell

The swiveled opening at the top of a ventilator.

Offshore Petroleum Discharge System.

A mortgage which guarantees the interest rate charged will not rise above a certain level. But it.

Flow of air under specific conditions required at a particular point.

When the wind shifts toward the bow. Opposite of lifted.

A compressor belonging to the group of dynamic compressors.

The legal liability of two or more people for claims against or debts incurred by them jointly. If.