The area of glass that fits in the window frame.

A balloon-borne instrument for the simultaneous measurement and transmission of meteorological data. It includes transducers for the measurement of pressure, temperature, and humidity; a modulator for the conversion of the output of the transducers to a q ...

Closed System Measurement

Used in emergencies, this is a container which allows oil to drip into the sea in heavy weather. An oil slick is produced which prevents waves from breaking over the deck of a boat.

In charge of twelve to four watch. Ships navigation officer. Keeps charts (maps) up to date and monitors navigation equipment on bridge.

Every company has an 'accounting reference date'. This is a date which it chooses itself, and.

See Insurance, Particular Average.

The amount of heat that a material can absorb and store.

A sounding balloon which, when operationally inflated, resembles an inverted teardrop.

In the context of a rights issue, the issue of shares at a price much lower than the current.

An association formed in September 1994 by a merger of the National Federation of Independent.

ACRONYM - National Electrical Code

Local Trade limit Service.

Caulker's name for the seam in the upper deck planking next to a ship's waterways. There was very little space to get at this seam, making it a difficult and awkward job. This is the origin of the expression "Between the devil and the deep blue sea, since ...

An analytical method of assessing machine health by quantifying and examining ferrous wear particles suspended in the lubricant or hydraulic fluid.

The unit price of a good or service estimated from some base year in order to provide a consistent means of comparison.

The strongest part of a vessel's side, to which the beams, knees, and foot-hooks are bolted. The part between the water's edge and the bulwarks.

Electronic Supply Fund Reporting System.

The U.S. government does not issue certificates of free sale. However, the Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, will issue, upon request, a letter of comment to the U.S. manufacturers whose products are subject to the Federal Food, Drug ...

The temperature which would be measured at the stagnation point if a gas stream were stopped, with adiabatic compression from the flow condition to the stagnation pressure.