The record obtained from a bolometer.

(1) A metal corroding under the control of a surface reaction product. (2) The state of the metal surface characterized by low corrosion rates in a potential region that is strongly oxidizing for the metal. (3) The state of a metal when its behavior is mu ...

International Convention on the Arrest of Seagoing Ships1952 Allows the creditors of shipping debts to present his claim in any country signatory of the convention, and arrest the vessel if needed

Special Periodical Survey of Hull

Pertaining to the body-centered cubic crystal structure (BCC) of many ferrous (iron-base) metals.

A component on a compressed air line that provides wide are coverage with a thin sheet of air. Also amplifies compressed air flow, reduces noise. Used in blowing, cooling. Also known as air curtain.

The amount of interest due on bonds and dividends due on cumulative preferred stock but as yet.

The piston chamber in a compressor or actuator.

An instrument for recording ocean waves. Most recorders are designed for recording wind waves, that is waves of periods up to about 25 seconds, but some are designed to record waves of longer periods such as tsunamis or tides.

The electroplating of zinc upon iron or steels

A general term for a floating craft that carries passengers, cargo or both

A person authorized to transact business for and in the name of another person or company. Types of agent are:(1) brokers,(2) commission merchants,(3) resident buyers,(4) sales agents,5) manufacturer's representatives.

A definite portion of a stream channel, commonly taken between two gauging stations, but may be taken between any two specified points.

The complex process by which organic matter is decomposed by anaerobic bacteria. The decomposition process produces a gaseous byproduct often called "biogas" primarily composed of methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide.

Lacking a relationship to a time base or clock. In asynchronous communications, individual data characters are sent at an arbitrary rate.

Energy systems supply individual, or small-groups, of energy loads.

A cylindrical navigation buoy painted green and having an odd number used in the United States as a navigational aid. At night they may have a green light.

Marine Environmentally High Risk Areas.

A slender threadlike spike of pure crystalline material, such as silicon.

The cone-shaped shield at the top of the smokestack.