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The highest navigation bridge. It usually includes an added set of controls above the level of the normal control station for better visibility.

The headway a vessel makes when luffed in the wind; the distance a sailing vessel will shoot up to windward when brought head to head in the act of tacking.

The opening between the jib and the mainsail. Wind passing through this opening increases the pressure difference across the sides of the mainsail, helping to move the boat forward.

Making a ship just as it is about to sail.

A desiccant most commonly used in heat regenerative type dryers.

An intermodal system for transporting containers by ocean and then by rail or motor to a port previously served as an allwater move (e.g., Hong Kong to New York over Seattle).

A raised portion of the hull forward of the cockpit intended to prevent water entering.

The turbulent effect of air on the lee side of a sail when trimmed in too far.

The difference in pressure between the opening pressure and reclose pressure of a valve. May be expressed in percentage of set pressure or "psig".

The process of distributing electricity; usually defines that portion of an electrical utility's power lines between a utility's power pole and transformer and a customer's point of connection/meter.

A term used by the London Stock Exchange to denote that a trade was reported for a transaction.

An interior or exterior movable panel that operates on hinges or slides into place, used to protect windows or provide privacy.

A federally funded institute, created by the Solar Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1974, that conducted research and development of solar energy technologies. Became the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in 1991.

The highest unlicensed rating in the deck department who has immediate charge of all deck hands and who in turn comes under the direct orders of the master or chief mate or mate.

To carry sail to the full limit of strength of masts, yards, and tackles.

A valve which enables pressure to be reduced, or kept constant at a desired level.

A volume. Cubic meters per second.

The amount of power per unit area of a free windstream.

A sudden and violent gust of wind.