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2961
lower transit
See MERIDIAN TRANSIT.
2962
lowest astronomical tide
The lowest tide level which can be predicted to occur under average meteorologi­cal conditions and under any combination of astrono­mical co... more
The lowest tide level which can be predicted to occur under average meteorologi­cal conditions and under any combination of astrono­mical conditions.
2963
lowest low water
An arbitrary LEVEL conforming to the lowest TIDE observed at a place, or somewhat lower.
2964
low frequency (LF)
See FREQUENCY: RADIO.
2965
lowland
Low and relatively level LAND at a lower ELEVATION than adjoining districts.
2966
low oblique photograph
See PHOTOGRAPH.
2967
low tide
See LOW WATER.
2968
low-tide elevation
A naturally formed area of land which is surrounded by and above water at low tide, but submerged at high tide.
2969
low velocity layer
Any LAYER in which the VELOCITY of compressional wave propagation is lower than in the adjacent LAYERS. Such a LAYER can act as an efficient... more
Any LAYER in which the VELOCITY of compressional wave propagation is lower than in the adjacent LAYERS. Such a LAYER can act as an efficient channel for the propagation of elastic WAVES for great distances.
2970
low water (L.W.)
The lowest LEVEL reached at a place by the water surface in one OSCILLATION. Also called low tide.
2971
low water: double
A LOW WATER consisting of two minima separated by a relatively small elevation. See TIDE: DOUBLE.
2972
low water full and change (L.W.F. and C.)
The average interval of time between the TRANSIT (upper or lower) of the full or new MOON and the next LOW WATER.
2973
low water inequality
See DIURNAL INEQUALITY.
2974
low water interval
See LUNITIDAL INTERVAL.
2975
low water line
See LOW WATER MARK.
2976
low water lunitidal interval (L.W.I)
Low water interval. See LUNITIDAL INTERVAL.
2977
low water mark
The inter­section of the plane of LOW WATER with the SHORE. The line along a COAST, or BEACH, to which the SEA recedes at LOW WATER. Also ca... more
The inter­section of the plane of LOW WATER with the SHORE. The line along a COAST, or BEACH, to which the SEA recedes at LOW WATER. Also called low water line.
2978
low water quadrature (L.W.Q.)
The average low water interval when the MOON is at QUADRATURE.
2979
low water stand
See STAND OF TIDE.
2980
loxodrome
A curve, on the surface of a sphere, inter­secting all GREAT CIRCLES of the sphere at a constant oblique angle, theoretically never reaching... more
A curve, on the surface of a sphere, inter­secting all GREAT CIRCLES of the sphere at a constant oblique angle, theoretically never reaching the POLE while closely approaching it. See RHUMB LINE.