Horseshoe-shaped test piece used to detect the susceptibility of a material to stress corrosion cracking.

The rotation of a horizontal axis wind turbine around its tower or vertical axis.

A plot showing the relationship of stress, S, and the number of cycles, N, before fracture in fatigue testing.

Small passages

A multilateral maritime treaty adopted in 1921 (at The Hague, Netherlands). Standardizes liability of an international carrier under the Ocean B/L. Establishes a legal "floor" for B/L. See COGSA

A document issued by the U.S. government; authorizes the export of commodities for which written authorization is required by law.

A radar which is used to obtain the azimuth elevation, and slant range of an airborne target.

United Kingdom forecast model. (Available via AccuWeather.com Professional.)

A thermometer designed for use in measuring the temperature of sea water. One form consists of a mercury-in-glass thermometer protected by a perforated metal case. Another form consists of a mercury-in-glass thermometer surrounded by a metal case which fo ...

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Delivered Duty Paid Delivered duty paid means that the seller delivers the goods to the buyer, cleared for import, and not unloaded from any arriving means of transport at the named place of destination. The seller has to bear all the costs and risks inv ...

A rate applicable to a carload of goods.

A semiconductor (phtovoltaic) device structure that layers an intrinsic semiconductor between a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor; this structure is most often used with amorphous silicon PV devices.

When all the sails are aback.

A radiosonde equipped to measure temperature only.

In wastewater treatment or livestock facilities, a shallow pond used to store wastewater where sunlight and biological activity decompose the waste.

The charge for moving a container through a container yard off or onto a ship.

The annual profits of a company after deduction of tax, dividends to preference shareholders and.

A thin, reflective foil sheet that exhibits low radiant energy transmission and under certain conditions can block radiant heat transfer; installed in attics to reduce heat flow through a roof assembly into the living space.

The enclosure on a water heater, furnace, or boiler.