Wind with a speed between 28 and 55 knots (32 and 63 mph); Beaufort scale numbers 7 through 10.

In radiometry, a measure of the intrinsic radiant intensity emitted by a radiator in a given direction.

An arch to mount the radar, usually at the stern of the boat.

When all the sails are aback.

An inert gaseous element.

A pneumatic hand held percussive drill designed as a boring tool.

Abbreviation for the pressure, temperature, and humidity data obtained by a radiosonde observation.

A term for what frequently happened to Nantucket whalers when they left the whaling ship in a small boat to go after a whale. If they harpooned the whale without mortally wounding it, the animal took off with the whaleboat in tow.

Actual Time Used To Count

See gain.

A graphical plot or representation the current and voltage output of a solar photovoltaic cell or module as a load on the device is increased from short circuit (no load) condition to the open circuit condition; used to characterize cell/module performanc ...

A gauge that measures engine revolutions per minute.

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see Monkey Jacket.

Is a single shaft, positive displacement rotary compressor.

is the ratio of the actual velocity at a given point to the velocity of sound in the same gas at the conditions existing at this point. These are known as local conditions.

A positive number that characterizes the combining power of an element for other elements, as measured by the number of bonds to other atoms that one atom of the given element forms upon chemical combination: hydrogen is assigned valence 1, and the valenc ...

A control line, usually a multi-purchase tackle, secured to the boom to prevent it from lifting. Can also apply to other spars, such as gaffs.

Income that comes from work - such as a salary or wages. As distinct from unearned income - bank.

A type of radiant heating system where the building floor contains channels or tubes through which hot fluids such as air or water are circulated. The whole floor is evenly heated. Thus, the room heats from the bottom up. Radiant floor heating eliminates ...