In general, the transformation of data from a "raw" form to some useable form. In meteorology, this often refers to the conversion of the observed value of an element to the value which it would theoretically have at some selected or standard level. The m ...

(1) A term signifying an inclination of an object from a perpendicular; to turn anything so that it does not stand perpendicularly or square to an object. (2) Those timbers in a ship near the bow or stern which are sharply angled from the keel. (3) The op ...

The element directly responsive to the value of the measured variable.

One thousand kilowatts, or 1 million watts; standard measure of electric power plant generating capacity.

A component of the wind (often using Cartesian coordinates. i.e. X and Y wind vectors). Also, an arrow representing wind velocity, drawn to point in the direction of the wind and with a length proportional to wind speed.

Said of a vessel when she is shipping water on deck and it is running off through scuppers and freeing ports.

Wind with a speed between 22 and 27 knots (25 and 31 mph); Beaufort scale number 6.

In technical analysis, what happens when the short moving average price of a stock (say, its.

A fixed term life assurance policy in which provision is made for premiums to pay for life cover.

A general term for instruments which sample atmospheric suspensoids by impaction. Same as impactometer.

The government department which collects customs and excise duties and.

Money received by an individual as a salary, or from investments. Cash deposits and bonds will.

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy by magneto-electric induction; may be used as a motor.

The measuring, transmitting, receiving, and indicating apparatus for obtaining the value of a quantity at a distance.

In transit, or in passage.

A pocket sized pager with datascreen which can display a variety of financial information including.

Engine Room

Revolutions per Minute

An instrument for measuring solar radiation.

A potential more cathodic (positive) than the standard hydrogen potential.