Ind ID Term Definition
2881
list of lights
A publica­tion tabulating navigational LIGHTS, with their locations, CANDLE POWERS, CHARACTE­RIS­TICS, etc. to assist in their identification, and det... more
A publica­tion tabulating navigational LIGHTS, with their locations, CANDLE POWERS, CHARACTE­RIS­TICS, etc. to assist in their identification, and details of any accompanying FOG SIGNAL. A list of lights may contain other information useful to a navigator. Also called light list.
2882
list of radio signals
A publication tabulating and combining particulars of: coast radio stations, port radio stations, RADIO DIRECTION FINDING STATIONS, RADIOBEACONS, etc.... more
A publication tabulating and combining particulars of: coast radio stations, port radio stations, RADIO DIRECTION FINDING STATIONS, RADIOBEACONS, etc., as well as other information on radio services useful to a naviga­tor.
2883
lithification
The process of induration, cementation, petrification, consolidation, and crystallization which convert MAGMA and newly deposited SEDIMENTS into ROCK.
2884
lithographic image
An ink-receptive image on the lithographic press plate, either photographic or direct hand or transfer image. The design or drawing on stone or metal ... more
An ink-receptive image on the lithographic press plate, either photographic or direct hand or transfer image. The design or drawing on stone or metal plate.
2885
lithographic transfer
A PROOF of design or type matter pulled with special transfer ink on transfer paper from a LITHOGRAPHIC IMAGE or a relief image. Such PROOFS are used ... more
A PROOF of design or type matter pulled with special transfer ink on transfer paper from a LITHOGRAPHIC IMAGE or a relief image. Such PROOFS are used to transfer an IMAGE to the PLATE or stone.
2886
lithography
The art or process of printing from a flat stone or metal PLATE by a method based on the repulsi­on between grease and water. The original litho­graph... more
The art or process of printing from a flat stone or metal PLATE by a method based on the repulsi­on between grease and water. The original litho­graphic material was Bavarian LIMESTONE; but zinc and alumini­um are now used.
2887
lithology
The scientific study of ROCKS. Literally, the science of STONES.
2888
lithosphere
The solid, rocky part of the EARTH; EAR­TH's CRUST distinguished from ATMOSPHERE, HYDROSPHERE.
2889
litre (or liter)
The basic unit of capacity in the METRIC SYSTEM. It is equal to one cubic decimetre.
2890
littoral
adj.). Of or pertaining to a SHORE, especial­ly of the SEA.
2891
littoral
n.). A coastal region. INTERTIDAL ZONE.
2892
local apparent noon
See NOON.
2893
local apparent time
See TIME.
2894
local attraction
LOCAL MAGNETIC DISTURBANCE. Also deflection of the PLUMB LINE due to a MOUNTAIN or other irregularity in EARTH's CRUST.
2895
local frequency oscillator
An oscillator used to derive an intermediate frequency by beating with the signal carrying frequency in Superheterodyne recepti­on.
2896
local horizon
See HORIZON: APPARENT.
2897
local hour angle
See HOUR ANGLE.
2898
localizer
A radio facility which provides SIGNALS for lateral GUIDANCE of aircraft with respect to a RUNWAY centre line.
2899
local magnetic disturbance
An ANOMALY of the MAGNETIC FIELD of the EARTH, extending over a relatively small area, due to local magnetic influences. Also calledlocal attractionor... more
An ANOMALY of the MAGNETIC FIELD of the EARTH, extending over a relatively small area, due to local magnetic influences. Also calledlocal attractionor magnetic anomaly.
2900
local mean time
See TIME.