A type of window glass that contains special tints that cause the window to absorb as much as 45% of incoming solar energy, to reduce heat gain in an interior space. Part of the absorbed heat will continue to be passed through the window by conduction and ...

An instrument used to measure and record earthquake vibrations and other earth tremors.

A device used to measure total incident solar radiation (direct beam, diffuse, and reflected radiation) per unit time per unit area.

A publication setting forth the charges, rates and rules of transportation companies.

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

Sailing other than close; hauled or into the wind (wind astern).

Alphabet used by the Navy when making sure that a letter is understood; i.e. "BRAVO OSCAR ALPHA TANGO spells BOAT"

Commission of the European Communities

Month

See hydrologic accounting.

A vessel designed for the transport of people or goods from one place to another on a regular schedule.

The total amount of electric energy loss in an electric system between the generation source and points of delivery.

The heat that flows from the building interior, through the building envelope to the outside environment.

Precipitation falling from a cloud, usually in wisps or streaks, but evaporating before it reaches the ground.

This is an insurance policy purchased by a seller to provide protection against non-payment by a buyer due to insolvency or political/economic turmoil in the buyers country.

Change direction so as to point closer to where the wind is coming from. The opposite of falling off.

A deck exposed to the wind and sea.

The raising of new money by a company in order to pay off existing debt. more

Allows foreign merchandise arriving at one port to be transported in bond to another port, where a superseding entry is filed.

Depositing filler metal on a surfsae by welding, spraying, or braze welding to increase resistance to abrasion, erosion, wear, galling. impact, or cavitation damage.