Estimated Time of Sailing

Same as constant-level balloon.

Consist of three main layers. The top layer is near ambient and has low salt content. The bottom layer is hot, typically 160 F to 212 F (71 C to 100 C), and is very salty. The important gradient zone separates these zones. The gradient zone acts as a tran ...

The frequency-dependent complex-valued proportionality factor (A

Cement Carrier.

An oil capable of conversion from a liquid to a solid by slow reaction with oxygen in the air.

The value of atmospheric pressure to which the scale of a pressure altimeter is set so as to indicate airport elevation. The altimeter setting is included as part of an aviation weather observation.

Vietnam Register

Hollow vessel of iron, steel or wood, that is filled with water and sunk under a vessel. When water is pumped out, the buoyancy of the camel lifts the ship. Very valuable aid to salvage operations.

The maximum anodic current density observed in the active region for a metal or alloy electrode that exhibits active-passive behavior in an environment.

Central Processing Unit. The part of a computer which controls and directs all functions.

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

International Cargo Handling Coordination Association

A reef in a spanker or fore-and-aft mainsail, which runs from the outer head-earing, diagonally, to the tack. It is the closest reef, and makes the sail triangular, or nearly so.

An agreement by an ocean carrier to provide cargo space on a vessel at a specified time and for a specified price to accommodate an exporter or importer.

(1) The removal of oxygen from molten metals by use of suitable deoxidixers. (2) Sometimes refers to the removal of undesirable elements other than oxygen by the introduction of elements or compounds that readily react with them. (3) In metal finishing, t ...

A loop or hole which is spliced or tied on the end of a line

Pitting corrosion resulting from deposits on a metal surface which cause concentration cells.

The process of deciding how to apportion investment capital between the various possible asset.

(AIM)A market for small, young and growing companies operated by the London Stock Exchange as a.