Any horizontal wind velocity tangent to the contour line of a constant pressure surface (or to the isobar of a geopotential surface) at the point in question.

(1) To lay a line out in coils so that it can run without fouling. (2) Folding a sail in layers on the boom.

The ratio of the coincident, maximum demand or two or more loads to the sum of their noncoincident maximum demand for a given period; the reciprocal of the diversity factor, and is always less than or equal to one.

: Regular ship shaped vessel, production ship. Positioned by anchors or dynamic positioning. Has its own propulsion machinery.

It is the weight of the column of air existing above the earths surface at 45

In charting, a short-lived reversal of an upward trend, catching out bears and shorters who were.

A ring-shaped fitting into which the rudder pintle is inserted which allows the rudder to pivot.

Aqueous solution that contains 1 mole (gram-molecular weight) of solute in 1 L of the solution.

A label required on shipments of flammable articles.

Complete encirclement of a cleat, bollard, pin or winch by a line.

To keep close.

The ratio of solar radiation captured and transfered to the collector (heat transfer) fluid.

A federal government agency created in 1977, that is entrusted to contribute to the welfare of the United States by providing technical information, and a scientific and educational foundation for technology, policy and institutional leadership to achieve ...

The outer, solid portion of the earth: the crust of the earth.

A feeble oscillatory disturbance of the earth's crust, detectable only by very sensitive seismographs. Certain types of microseisms seem to be closely correlated with pressure disturbances. See microbarm.

Root Mean Square. This notation is used frequently with error analysis. In that context, it is the square root of the arithmetic mean of the squares of the deviations of the individual calibration points from the theoretical or ideal response.

The process of changing regulatory policies and laws to increase competition among suppliers of commodities and service. The process of deregulating the electric power industry was initiated by the Energy Policy Act of 1992. (See also Restructuring)

Any machine capable of producing power to do work. An electric or hydraulic motor, steam engine or similar drive, acting directly on the deck machinery. Note—In a diesel electric motor is the prime mover.

A mortgage which is low in comparison to the amount deposited in cash by the.

To capsize.