The making of a gift by will. See.

variable audio-modulated radiosonde developed at the Bureau of Standards and used by the United States weather services.

The scientific study of the waters of the earth, especially with relation to the effects of precipitation and evaporation upon the occurrence and character of water in streams, lakes, and on or below the land surface. In terms of the hydrologic cycle, the ...

Heavy, linked chain secured to an anchor for mooring or anchoring.

A term used to describe heat energy lost from a water heater tank.

A type of solar thermal collector that has tubes (pipes) that the heat transfer fluid flows through that are connected to a flat absorber plate.

A form of steam engine where a piston moves back and forth inside a cylinder, transmitting its motion to a driving shaft by a connecting rod and crank.

The unofficial filtration industry description for filters designed to trap small size contaminants.

A company's finished goods, work in progress and raw.

see Bream

Heavy weight,which gives a ship stability when the vessel is not carrying cargo.

Chocks which hold and anchor in place either in a locker or on deck.

Incident Reporting Information System

Survey Report Tracking Sheet.

A large heavy knot usually made in the end of a heaving line to aid in accurate throwing.

The use of a sound barrier separating the sound from the receiver.

The ratio of the isothermal power consumption to shaft input.

Resin formed by condensation of polybasic and monobasic acids with polyhydric alcohols.

The amount of sky covered or concealed by clouds or obscuring phenomena. It is reported in tenths, so that 0.0 indicates a clear sky and 1.0 (or 10/10) indicates a completely covered sky. The following classifications are used in aviation weather observat ...

A propulsion system for boats with an inboard engine operating an exterior drive, with drive shaft, gears, and propeller; also called stern-drive and inboard/outboard.