The maximum difference in output for any given input (within the specified range) when the value is approached first with increasing, and then with decreasing, input signals. Caused by energy absorption in the elements of the measuring instrument. Usually ...

Separation of a solid accompanied by little or no macroscopic plastic deformation. Typically, brittle fracture occurs by rapid crack propagation with less expenditure of energy than for ductile fracture.

The correction applied to an instrument to account for the effect of temperature upon its response characteristics.

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

Saluting

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 bill of lading term to provide surrender of the original bill of lading before freight is released; usually associated with a shipment covered under a letter of credit.

Length of rope whose ends are joined together so that it forms a loop.

Kilopascal; a metric measure of pressure based on force per unit area. (1 kPa = 4.01 inches of water).

The line where the water comes to on the hull of a boat. Design waterline is where the waterline was designed to be, load waterline is the waterline when the boat is loaded, and the painted waterline is where the waterline was painted. Actual waterline is ...

Hopper Dredger

A written agreement (also called a deed of trust) between a bond issuer and a purchaser which.

A program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that implements energy legislation and presidential directives. FEMP provides project financing, technical guidance and assistance, coordination and reporting, and new initiatives for the federal government ...

Semi-Submersible (MODU)

Term assurance in which premiums are increased in line with the retail price index and hence the sum.

The official examination of a company's accounts by a qualified accountant external to the.

Fittings on the mast to which the forestay and shrouds attach.

Welded Minimum Wall tubing

A reversing thermometer (for seawater temperature) which is not protected against hydrostatic pressure. The mercury bulb is therefore squeezed, and the amount of mercury broken off on reversal is a function of both temperature and of hydrostatic pressure.

A colorless, pungent, gas (NH3) that is extremely soluble in water, may be used as a refrigerant; a fixed nitrogen form suitable as fertilizer.