Old expression for the engraving of the wind-rose on charts.

An order to make haste.

A solar power station investigated by NASA that entailed a satellite in geosynchronous orbit that would consist of a very large array of solar photovoltaic modules that would convert solar generated electricity to microwaves and beam them to a fixed point ...

The average rate at which a particular financial parameter compounds up over a period of.

(GDP)The value of all goods and services created within an economy. It equals gross national product.

Meteorological information issued by a watch office concerning the occurrence or forecast of weather phenomena which may affect the safety of aircraft operations.

A vessel formed of two or more hulls. A catamaran has two hulls, and a trimaran has three hulls.

Progress backwards.

The quantity of heat that a cooling appliance is capable of removing from a room in one hour.

The tackle used for running guns in and out.

A type of window glazing films used to block the infrared (heat) portion of the solar spectrum but admit a higher portion of visible light.

Estimated account

(EFP)A transaction in which one party buys the physical commodity and simultaneously sells futures and.

Before any deductions, particularly tax.

The person or company who is usually the supplier or owner of commodities shipped. Also called Consignor.

ACRONYM - British thermal unit. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit under set conditions of temperature and pressure.

A knot used to fasten a line or cable to the anchor.

Long-range navigation system that uses radio signals transmitted at specific times. An onboard receiver computes position by measuring the difference in time of signal reception. This system is being phased out in favor of GPS.

Temporarily placed longitudinal bulkheads used to prevent bulk cargo from shifting.

(1) Shallow water. (2) An underwater sand bar or hill that has its top near the surface.