Harmonized Tariff Schedule

To leave a ship without authority (deserting).

The gravity flow of water within soil.

An instrument used for measuring geometric angles. See radio direction-finder.

In thermodynamics, the integrating factor of the differential equation referred to as the first law of thermodynamics, In statistical mechanics, a measure of translational molecular kinetic energy (with three degrees of freedom). In general, the degree of ...

A vessel specifically constructed for, or used in conjunction with, operations associated with the laying of submarine pipelines.

A graphical device used for the determination of the speed of the geostrophic wind from the isobar or contour-line spacing on a synoptic chart.

(1) The distance that the wind and sea has to travel over open water unimpeded by land; the longer the fetch, generally the higher the waves. (2) Also to reach someplace, especially in adverse conditions. When sailing close-hauled, being able to arrive at ...

Any of the elements of the halogen family, consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.

(ADX)Measures whether a market is in a trending mode and suitable for a trending following system. ADX is.

Fuel gas with a heating value of between 200 and 300 Btu per cubic foot.

A change in any part of the corrosion system caused by corrosion.

Comity Maritime International (maritiem law association)

An investor who believes share prices are going to fall. He therefore sells shares, sometimes.

In the US, the document which the founders of a corporation submit to the relevant state for.

The process in which a solid fuel is converted into a gas; also known as pyrolitic distillation or pyrolysis. Production of a clean fuel gas makes a wide variety of power options available.

An absolute temperature scale. ((

A canvas cover secured over a funnel when not in use. Sailor's headwear, woolen type, capable of covering the ears in cold weather.

A material that can be used to store thermal energy as latent heat. Various types of materials have been and are being investigated such as inorganic salts, eutectic compounds, and parrafins, for a variety of applications, including solar energy storage ( ...

A process of removing soil, scale, or corrosion products from a metal surface by subjecting it as an electrode to an electric current in an electrolytic bath.