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	Eng ID	Term	Definition
	361	band of frequency	The RANGE of FREQUENCY between two specific limits. Also called frequency band.
	362	bandwidth	The number of units (HERTZ, kilohertz, etc.) of FREQUENCY required for transmission.
	363	bank	An ELEVATION of the SEAFLOOR over which the DEPTH of water is relatively shallow.
	364	bar	A RIDGE or succession of RIDGES of SAND or other substances extending across the MOUTH of a RIVER or HARBOUR and which may obstruct NAVIGATI... more A RIDGE or succession of RIDGES of SAND or other substances extending across the MOUTH of a RIVER or HARBOUR and which may obstruct NAVIGATION. Derived pressure in the CGS SYSTEM. See also MILLIBAR.
	365	bar buoy	A BUOY marking the location of a BAR.
	366	bar check	An on-site calibration method for echo sounders.
	367	bar scale	See SCALE.
	368	bar sweeping	A sweeping procedure using a beam suspended horizontally under a vessel. The sweep passing over the bottom may be equipped with rockers or o... more A sweeping procedure using a beam suspended horizontally under a vessel. The sweep passing over the bottom may be equipped with rockers or other sensors to record contact with the bottom.
	369	baroclinity	The condition and type of motion in which pressure is not constant on surfaces of constant density, e.g. internal waves.
	370	barogram	Record made by a BAROGRAPH.
	371	barograph	RECORDING BAROMETER.
	372	barometer	Instrument for measuring ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE.
	373	barometer: aneroid	BAROMETER whose sensitive element comprises one or a series of ANEROID CAPSULES.
	374	barometer: marine	MERCURY BAROMETER used on board ships, characterized by a constriction in the tube in order to damp out OSCILLATIONS of the mercury caused b... more MERCURY BAROMETER used on board ships, characterized by a constriction in the tube in order to damp out OSCILLATIONS of the mercury caused by the movements of the ship.
	375	barometer: mercurial (or mercury)	A BAROMETER in which ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE is balanced against the pressure exerted by a column of mercury.
	376	barometer: recording	BAROMETER which gives a continuous graphic representation of the atmospheric pressure variations with TIME.
	377	barometric altimeter	See ALTIMETER.
	378	barometric elevation	See ELEVATION.
	379	barometric gradient	See PRESSURE GRADIENT.
	380	barometric levelling	See LEVELLING.
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