A unit used to rate the performance of a solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, or arrays; the maximum nominal output of a PV device, in Watts (Wp) under standardized test conditions, usually 1000 Watts per square meter of sunlight with other conditions, ...

A group of wind turbines interconnected to a common utility system through a system of transformers, distribution lines, and (usually) one substation. Operation, control, and maintenance functions are often centralized through a network of computerized mo ...

Nested Grid Model generated every 12 hours by NCEP.

Ice pack whose limits cannot be seen from ship.

The process of managing the consumption of energy, generally to optimize available and planned generation resources.

The correctable part of the inaccuracy of an instrument.

(1) A metal whose potential is highly positive relative to the hydrogen electrode. (2) A metal with marked resistance to chemical reaction, particularly to oxidation and to evolution by inorganic acids. The term as often used is synonymous with precious m ...

Introducing nitrogen into the surface layer of a solid ferrous alloy by holding at a suitable temperature (below Ac1 for ferritic steels) in contact with a nitrogenous material, usually ammonia or molten cyanide of appropriate composition. Quenching is no ...

See radar theodolite, radio direction-finder.

1.Coast earth station.2.Committee of European Shipowners

Confined Space Safety Practices.

Gross Tons

Capital Expenditure Authorization.

A furnace/combustion chamber in which finely ground fuel is blown in spirals in the combustion chamber to maximize combustion efficiency.

Same as dropsonde.

Abbreviation for "Origin Rail Freight Station." Same as CFS at origin except an ORFS is operated by the rail carrier participating in the shipment.

The algebraic ratio of two specified stress values in a stress cycle. Two commonly used stress ratios are: (1) the ratio of the alternating stress amplitude to the mean stress. A = Sa/Sm and (2) the ratio of the minimum stress to the maximum stress. R =Sm ...

Plating wherein fine metal powders are peened onto the work by tumbling or other means.

A propeller drawn through the water that operates a meter on the boat registering the speed and distance sailed

In the US, an expense allowed by the Internal Revenue Service which is deducted from adjusted.