Heaviside condition — The Heaviside condition, due to Oliver Heaviside (1850–1925), is the condition an electrical transmission line must meet in order for there to be no distortion of a transmitted signal. Also known as the distortionless condition, it can be used to … Wikipedia
Low-g condition — is a phase of aerodynamic flight where the airframe is temporarily unloaded. The pilot mdash;and the airframe mdash;feel temporarily weightless because the aircraft is in free fall or decelerating vertically at the top of a climb. It may also… … Wikipedia
Gun laws in the United States (by state) — U.S. Firearms Legal Topics Assault weapons ban ATF Bureau Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act Concealed carry in the U.S. Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban … Wikipedia
Tonnage — Not to be confused with Ton. Tonnage is a measure of the size or cargo carrying capacity of a ship. The term derives from the taxation paid on tuns or casks of wine, and was later used in reference to the weight of a ship s cargo; however, in… … Wikipedia
industrial glass — Introduction solid material that is normally lustrous and transparent in appearance and that shows great durability under exposure to the natural elements. These three properties lustre, transparency, and durability make glass a favoured… … Universalium
B-47 Stratojet — Infobox Aircraft name=B 47 Stratojet type=Strategic bomber manufacturer=Boeing caption=Boeing B 47E 65 BW (AF Serial No. 51 5257) during rocket assisted takeoff test. designer= first flight=17 December 1947 introduced=June 1951 retired=1966, B… … Wikipedia
NIOSH Power Tools Database — The NIOSH Power Tools Database contains sound power levels, sound pressure levels, and vibrations data for a variety of common power tools that have been tested by researchers. Data are collected for both the unloaded and loaded use of power… … Wikipedia
Maruti Gypsy — A pair of Maruti Gypsy vehicles in Gozo, Malta. The Maruti Gypsy is a four wheel drive SUV based on the long wheelbase Suzuki Jimny SJ40/410 series vehicles. Contents … Wikipedia
Length at the waterline — Length at the waterline, often abbreviated as lwl,w/l, w.l. or wl is term used to describe the length of a ship. This term refers to the length of a vessel along the waterline. In a ship with raked stems, naturally this length changes as the… … Wikipedia
Length between perpendiculars — Length between perpendiculars, often abbreviated as p/p, p.p., pp or LBP is a term describing the length of a ship. LBP refers to the length of a vessel along the waterline from the forward surface of the stem, or main bow perpendicular member,… … Wikipedia
ship construction — Introduction complex of activities concerned with the design and fabrication of all marine vehicles (ship). Ship construction today is a complicated compound of art and science. In the great days of sail, vessels were designed and… … Universalium