Infrared or radiant heat.

An aggregate of iron or alloy carbides of essentially spherical shape dispersed throughout a matrix of ferrite.

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

Anemometer whicb measures wind speed by measuring the degree of cooling of a metal wire heated by an electric current. A type of cooling power anemometer.

The transducer of any hygrometer, i.e. that part of a hygrometer that quantitatively "senses" atmospheric water vapor.

A vessel which, according to the applicable Navigation Rule, has right-of-way. Also known as the "stand on" vessel.

A forecast of the expected stage or discharge at a specified time, or of the total volume of flow within a specified Interval of time, at one or more points along a stream.

The direction, with respect to true north, from which the wind is blowing. Distinguish from magnetic wind direction. In all standard upper-air and surface weather observations, it is true wind direction that is reported.

The best of its type of fishing boat. Word originates from a time when the crew used to fish from the deck of a vessel. The best fisherman got the highest place on deck, up in the bow, so his line was the highest above the sea.

A contract for transportation between a shipper and a carrier. It also evidences receipt of the cargo by the carrier. A bill of lading shows ownership of the cargo and, if made negotiable, can be bought, sold or traded while the goods are in-transit.

A type of heating system in which the heat transfer fluid circulates from the heating component to a heat exchanger that is immersed in a heat storage media, passing its heat to the storage media without physically contacting it.

In reference to a wind turbine, a condition when the rotor stops turning.

A non-commissioned naval rank. Midshipmen play a part, under supervision, in most of the ship's activities, and are in training for higher command.

(EEC)The original economic community set up in 1957 by the 6 founder members ( France, West Germany,.

A company or public sector entity which has shares, bonds or other security listed on a stock.

A sound signal device (not necessarily mechanically operated).

Slang expression to indicate that a ship was not fitted with any mechanical aids, and that all the work of the ship had to be done with the strong arms of the crew.

An order issued by a seller against a purchaser; directs payment, usually through an intermediary bank. Typical bank drafts are negotiable instruments and are similar in many ways to checks on checking accounts in a bank.

The ratio of available energy per pound; usually used to compare storage batteries.

The last day on which the beneficiary can present a valid claim to the bank.