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Eng ID Term Definition
3441
NAVTEX
the system for the broadcast and automatic reception of MARITIME SAFETY INFORMATION by means of narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy.
3442
neaped
See BENEAPED.
3443
neap high water
See MEAN HIGH WATER NEAPS.
3444
neap low water
See MEAN LOW WATER NEAPS.
3445
neap range
The mean semidiurnal RANGE OF TIDE when NEAP TIDES are occurring; the mean difference in HEIGHT between neap high water and neap low water. ... more
The mean semidiurnal RANGE OF TIDE when NEAP TIDES are occurring; the mean difference in HEIGHT between neap high water and neap low water. Sometimes called mean neap range.
3446
neap rise
See MEAN NEAP RISE.
3447
neap tide(s)
See TIDE.
3448
nearshore
Close to the SHORE.
3449
neat line
Line, usually grid or graticule, bounding the detail of a MAP. Also referred to as inner neat line to differentiate from border drawn outsid... more
Line, usually grid or graticule, bounding the detail of a MAP. Also referred to as inner neat line to differentiate from border drawn outside of neat line. Also written as one word.
3450
nebula
(pl. nebulae). An aggregation of matter outside the SOLAR SYSTEM, large enough to occupy a perceptible area but which has not been resolved ... more
(pl. nebulae). An aggregation of matter outside the SOLAR SYSTEM, large enough to occupy a perceptible area but which has not been resolved into individual STARS.
3451
neck
In OCEANOGRAPHY, the narrow band of water flo­wing swiftly seaward through the SURF. See CURRENT: RIP. In geography, a narrow piece of LAND ... more
In OCEANOGRAPHY, the narrow band of water flo­wing swiftly seaward through the SURF. See CURRENT: RIP. In geography, a narrow piece of LAND with water on each side; an ISTHMUS.
3452
needle
Short for MAGNETIC NEEDLE.
3453
negative
A photographic IMAGE on film, PLATE, or paper, in which the subject tones to which the EMULSI­ON is sensitive are reversed or complementary.
3454
negative altitude
See ANGLE OF DEPRESSION.
3455
negative engraving
A chart reproduction process in which the compilation manuscript, or other data, is photographed onto a plastic or glass negative. The art o... more
A chart reproduction process in which the compilation manuscript, or other data, is photographed onto a plastic or glass negative. The art of creating FACSIMILE images on a reproduction media by utilizing hand engraving techniques.
3456
negative gradient
In OCEANOGRAPHY, a LAYER of water where temperature decreases with DEPTH.
3457
nekton
Those animals of the PELAGIC DIVISION that are active swimmers, such as most of the adult squids, fishes, and marine mammals.
3458
neritic province
See PELAGIC DIVISION.
3459
network
In SURVEYING, a pattern or configuration of STATIONS called geodetic network. In geography, a complex system of RIVERS, CANALS, etc. In RADI... more
In SURVEYING, a pattern or configuration of STATIONS called geodetic network. In geography, a complex system of RIVERS, CANALS, etc. In RADIO, a CHAIN of transmitting RADIO STATIONS owned and operated as a unit.
3460
new chart
See CHART.