A hoisting apparatus consisting of a block and tackle rigged at the end of a beam.

Chemical reactions, typically associated with combustion processes; the balancing of chemical reactions by providing the exact proportions of reactant compounds to ensure a complete reaction; all the reactants are used up to produce a single set of produc ...

A navigational aid that emits radio waves for navigational purposes. The radio beacon's position is known and the direction of the radio beacon can be determined by using a radio direction finder.

Small stuff seized across a hook to prevent it from unshipping (once hooked, mousing keeps the hook on).

Is one that does not enter into known chemical combination, either with itself or another element. There are four known gases of this type: helium; neon; argon and krypton. or a gas that does not supply any of the needs of combustion.

Old name for bunting from which signal and other flags were made.

Merchant Ship Naval Augmentation Program.

A contract for leasing between the ship owners and the lessee. It would state, e.g., the duration of the lease in years or voyages.

To the bow of the boat, forward of the beam.

The turning or twisting force generated by an electrical motor in order for it to operate.

A plan which offers elderly people the opportunity of raising cash on their property. A.

Companion to the wet-bulb thermometer in a psychrometer. Used to measure ambient air temperature.

Committee on Measurement Accountability

Limit Service.

A hygrometer which includes an arrangement for the time recording of atmospheric humidity.

Point of Service Medical Plan.

Geological Survey/Supply Vessel.

Natural gas (methane) that has been compressed to a higher pressure gaseous state by a compressor; used in CNG vehicles.

An emergency signal flare that will float down on a parachute after launch, hopefully improving its visibility.

An adsorption type material used in compressed air dryers. Industry standards are activated alumina, silica gel and molecular sieves.(2) A material used to desiccate (dry) or dehumidify air.