Energy terms

In the Far East, a warehouse where goods are stored and delivered.

The overall rate of heat loss from a building by means of transmission plus infiltration, expressed in Btu per hour, per degree temperature difference between the inside and outside.

An instrument used for the measurement of the reflecting, power (the albedo) of a surface. A pyranometer adapted for the measurement of radiation reflected from the earth's surface is sometimes employed as an albedometer.

An instrument resulting from the combination of a thermograph and a hygrograph and furnishing, on the same chart, simultaneous time recording of ambient temperature and humidity.

A rotation anemometer in which the axis of rotation is horizontal. The instrument has either flat vanes (as in the air meter) or helicoidal vanes (as in the propeller anemometer). The relation between wind speed and angular rotation is almost linear.

A light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees. An anchor or riding light is an all-round light.

A severe weather condition characterized by low temperatures and strong winds bearing a great amount of snow, either falling or picked up from the ground.

On square-rigged ships, a form of ceremonial salute to honor the visit of a high official. The yards were lined by men standing upon them, and there was also a man standing on the truck of each topgallant mast.

A substance that produces depolarization.

U.S. classification society which certifies seagoing vessels for compliance to standardized rules regarding construction and maintenance.

The stress that will cause fracture in a creep test at a given time in a specified constant environment. Also called stress-rupture strength.

Estimated Time of Sailing

A thermometer which utilizes the thermal properties of gas. There are two forms of this instrument: (a) a type in which the gas is kept at constant volume, and pressure is the thermometric property, and (b) a type in which the gas is kept at constant pres ...

A movable block and tackle used on board for a variety of purposes, including the handling of cargo in holds.

A unit of apparent power, equal to 1,000 volt-amperes; the mathematical product of the volts and amperes in an electrical circuit.

International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage

Indexation is an allowance which reduces the taxable gain on an investment by increasing its base.

Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

A material used to seal areas of potential air leakage into or out of a building envelope.