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Eng ID Term Definition
641
candela
The unit of LUMINOUS INTENSITY in the SI SYSTEM.
642
candlepower
LUMINOUS INTENSITY expressed in CANDELAS. Also written as two words.
643
cantilever extension
PHOTOTRIANGULATION from a con­trolled area to an area of no CONTROL. Also, the connection by RELATIVE ORIENTATION and scaling of a series of... more
PHOTOTRIANGULATION from a con­trolled area to an area of no CONTROL. Also, the connection by RELATIVE ORIENTATION and scaling of a series of PHOTOGRAPHS in a strip to obtain STRIP COORDINATES.
644
canyon
A relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope.
645
canyon: submarine
A relatively narrow, deep DEPRESSION with steep SLOPES, the BOTTOM of which grades continuously downward.
646
cap
A feature with a rounded cap-like top.
647
capacitor
See CONDENSER.
648
cape
A piece of LAND projecting into a body of water.
649
capillary wave
See WAVE.
650
card
See COMPASS CARD.
651
cardanic suspension
See GIMBALS.
652
cardinal buoy
See CARDINAL MARK
653
cardinal mark
In the IALA Maritime Buoyage System a NAVIGATION MARK used in conjunction with the COMPASS to indicate where the mariner may find the best N... more
In the IALA Maritime Buoyage System a NAVIGATION MARK used in conjunction with the COMPASS to indicate where the mariner may find the best NAVIGABLE WATER. It is placed in one of the four QUADRANTs (North, East, South and West) bounded by inter-cardinal BEARINGs from the point marked.
654
cardinal points
The four points of the HORIZON at the intersections of the HORIZON with the MERIDIAN and the PRIME VERTICAL; the north, south, east and west... more
The four points of the HORIZON at the intersections of the HORIZON with the MERIDIAN and the PRIME VERTICAL; the north, south, east and west points.
655
cardinal system
A buoyage system generally used to indicate dangers where the COAST is flanked by numerous ISLANDS, ROCKS and SHOALS as well as to indicate ... more
A buoyage system generally used to indicate dangers where the COAST is flanked by numerous ISLANDS, ROCKS and SHOALS as well as to indicate dangers in the open sea. In this system the BEARING (TRUE) of the MARK from the danger is indicated to the nearest CARDINAL POINT. A system of BUOYAGE in which the aids are assigned shape, colour, and number distinction in accordance with location relative to the nearest OBSTRUCTION. The CARDINAL POINTS delineate the sectors for buoy location.
656
careen
Causing a vessel to lie over on one side.
657
careening grid
A structure in the INTERTIDAL ZONE serving as a support for vessels at low stages of the TIDE to permit work on the exposed portion of the v... more
A structure in the INTERTIDAL ZONE serving as a support for vessels at low stages of the TIDE to permit work on the exposed portion of the vessel's hull. Also called gridiron.
658
carrier
See WAVE: CARRIER.
659
carrier wave
See WAVE.
660
cartogram
A MAP showing geographical statistics by means of lines, dots, shaded areas, etc.