modulated radiosonde-A radiosonde which transmits the indications of the meteorological sensing elements in the form of pulses spaced in time. The meteorological data are evaluated from the intervals between the pulses. Also called timeinterval radiosonde ...

A navigational aid used in the United States and Canada to mark a channel. Green triangular daymarks should be kept on the left when returning from a larger to smaller body of water.

This property is the ratio of the specific weight of air or gas to that of dry air at the same pressure and temperature.

Sailor slang for marriage.

Ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH)

The heat produced by combusting a specific quantity and volume of fuel in an oxygen-bomb colorimeter under specific conditions.

A battery that uses lithium in the negative electrode and a metal sulfide in the positive electrode, and the electrolyte is molten salt; can store large amounts of energy per unit weight.

Is the temperature at which water vapor begins to condense at atmospheric pressure. Is the same as dew point, but is related to atmospheric air only.

Slang term for a disreputable brokerage.

Gold or silver in the form of ingots for bulk.

Cat standards signify that a financial product meets certain standards on Charges, Access and.

Abbreviation for "Inland Point Intermodal." Refers to inland points (non-ports) that can be served by carriers on a through bill of lading.

International Securities Identification Number International code for a listed.

A popular term used for an evaporative cooling device.

The amount which shareholders own in a publicly quoted company. Equity is the risk-bearing part.

A complete package of pick up or delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point.

Another name for the bo'sun's whistle.

A line drawn through points of equal humidity on given surface.

Forcing material into the seams of the planks in a boat's deck or sides to make them watertight; the material itself. Oakum was once the material used for this purpose, and was then sealed with hot pitch to prevent it from rotting. Today there are polymer ...

Said of a vessel with little stability, whether due to design or to stowage of cargo.