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SUBM 2009/06/04 |
METOC_BULLETIN |
A message issued by a regional or national weather, space, or oceanographic centre composed of information on the <ATMOSPHERE>, <SPACE>, and/or <OCEAN>, preceded by an appropriate heading that typically identifies its type, point of origin, and issue time; METOC bulletin. |
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[GMET, "meteorological bulletin"] |
[WMO386, Part I, Organization Attachment I-3] |
SUBM 2009/06/04 |
MIST |
A <LOCALIZED_ATM_SUSPENSION> consisting of a visible aggregate of microscopic water droplets or wet hygroscopic <PARTICLE>s (of <<OUTSIDE_DIAMETER>> not less than 0,5 millimetre (0,02 inches)), reducing the horizontal <<VISIBILITY_DISTANCE>> at the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> of the <EARTH> to not less than 1 kilometre (5/8 miles); mist. The visibility reduction is less than for <FOG>. |
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[GMET, "mist"] |
[WMO182, "mist", 1], [FMH1, 8.3.2, a] |
SUBM 2009/06/04 |
MIXED_PRECIPITATION |
<PRECIPITATION> composed of mixed <<PRECIPITATION_TYPE>>s. |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETIC_DATA_DEVICE |
A <DEVICE> used for the collection of <MAGNETIC_FIELD> data. |
659 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BK020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETIC_DISTURBANCE |
A localized anomaly in the <MAGNETIC_FIELD> of a <PLANET>; magnetic disturbance. |
660 |
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[FACC, Annex A: ZC040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETIC_FIELD |
A <REGION> where a field of force produced by a magnetic <OBJECT> or by a changing <ELECTRICAL_FIELD> is found; magnetic field [SOED, "magnetic field"]. |
661 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETIC_FIELD_PROPERTY- _SET |
A <PROPERTY_SET> describing the properties of a <MAGNETIC_FIELD>. |
662 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETIC_FIELD_SURFACE- _PROPERTY_SET |
A <PROPERTY_SET> describing the properties of a <MAGNETIC_FIELD> near a <PLANETARY_SURFACE>. |
663 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETIC_STATION |
A <MAGNETIC_DATA_DEVICE> and support <STRUCTURE>s; magnetic station. |
664 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BK020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETOPAUSE |
The sharp <BOUNDARY> between a <MAGNETOSPHERE> and the <STELLAR_WIND>; magnetopause. |
665 |
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[GMET, "magnetopause"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETOSPHERE |
The <REGION> of rarefied ionized gases in the <ATMOSPHERE> of a <PLANET> in which the dynamical motions are strongly influenced or even dominated by the <MAGNETIC_FIELD> of that <PLANET>; magnetosphere. |
666 |
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[GMET, "magnetosphere"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAGNETOSPHERE_PLASMA |
A flux of charged <PARTICLE>s within the <MAGNETOSPHERE>; magnetosphere plasma. |
667 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAIN_TELECOM_EXCHANGE |
A <BUILDING> housing a central <SYSTEM> of switches and other <EQUIPMENT> that establishes connections between individual telecommunication <DEVICE>s (for example: a telephone); main telecom exchange. |
668 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAMMAL |
A furred, warm-blooded <VERTEBRATE> of the class Mammalia, the members of which are characterized by the possession of mammary glands in the female and a four-chambered heart; mammal [SOED, "mammal"]. EXAMPLES <HUMAN>, <RODENT>, <BAT>, <WHALE>, ungulate, <CARNIVORE>. |
669 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAN_MADE_AIR_OBSTRUCTION |
A man-made <STRUCTURE> of sufficient <<HEIGHT_AGL>> to impede or obstruct flight operations and cause a hazard to air navigation; man-made air obstruction. |
670 |
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[FACC, Annex A: GB221] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAN_MADE_CLEARING |
A cleared or ploughed <TERRAIN_STRIP> designed to: provide access for a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>, <PIPELINE>, or <POWER_TRANSMISSION_LINE>; demarcate a <BOUNDARY>; obtain survey line-of-sight; or provide a <FIREBREAK>; man-made clearing. |
671 |
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[FACC, Annex A: EC040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAN_MADE_OBJECT |
An <OBJECT> made by <HUMAN>s; man-made object. |
672 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MANHOLE |
An <APERTURE> in a utility service <OBJECT> (for example: an item of <EQUIPMENT>, a <FLOOR>, a <ROAD>, the <LAND>, a <SEWER> and/or other conduit) through which <PERSONNEL> may pass to gain access to certain <COMPONENT>s; manhole [SOED, "manhole"]. |
673 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MANHOLE_COVER |
A cover, which is often made of cast iron, that is designed both for complete removal and to cover a <MANHOLE>. |
674 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MANHOLE_RISER |
A <STRUCTURE> that elevates a <MANHOLE> above the surrounding <SURFACE>; manhole riser. |
675 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MANUFACTURING_FACILITY |
A <FACILITY> including one or more <FACTORY>s; manufacturing facility. |
676 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAP |
A graphic representation of natural and artificial <OBJECT>s within a <REGION>; map. |
677 |
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[SOED, "map", 1] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
MAP_BOUNDARY |
A <BOUNDARY> that encloses all <OBJECT>s depicted on a <MAP>; map boundary. |
678 |
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[FACC, Annex A: IA010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAP_EDGE_FRAME |
A graphic representation of the edge of a <MAP>; map edge frame. |
679 |
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[FACC, Annex A: IE010] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAP_LEGEND |
A <NON_EMPTY_SET> of auxiliary information about a <MAP>; map legend. |
680 |
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[FACC, Annex A: IE040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MAP_LIMITS |
The spatial extent of the <REGION> represented by a <MAP>; map limits. |
681 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARABOUT |
A <SHRINE> marking the burial place of an Islamic holy man; marabout [SOED, "marabout", 2]. |
682 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION |
An <AID_TO_NAVIGATION> (for example: a <BEACON> and/or a <BUOY>) intended to support marine operations. |
683 |
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[S32, "aid to navigation"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_BAY |
A <WATERBODY> partially enclosed by <LAND> but with a wide mouth that affords access to an <OCEAN>; marine bay [AHD, "bay", n1.1]. |
684 |
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[SOED, "bay", n3.1] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_CHANNEL |
The part of a <WATERBODY> that is deep enough for navigation through a <WATERBODY_REGION> otherwise not suitable; marine channel. EXAMPLE The deepest part of a <RIVER>, <MARINE_BAY>, or <MARINE_STRAIT> through which the main <WATERBODY_CURRENT> flows. |
685 |
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[BOWD, "GLOSSARY OF MARINE NAVIGATION", "channel", 1 and 2] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_CLEARING_LINE |
A straight <LINE> that separates a safe <WATERBODY_REGION> from a dangerous <REGION> or that passes clear of a marine navigational danger; marine clearing line. |
686 |
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[S32, "clearing line"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_FOUL_GROUND |
A comparatively shallow <WATERBODY_REGION> strewn with <MARINE_OBSTRUCTION>s (for example: <BOULDER>s, <CORAL>, and/or <MARINE_WRECK>s), making it unsuitable for anchoring, grounding, and/or fishing; marine foul ground. |
687 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BD050] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_GRIDIRON |
A flat frame <STRUCTURE>, usually of parallel timber baulks, erected on the <FORESHORE> so that a <VESSEL> may dry out on it for painting or repair at low water; marine gridiron. |
689 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BB115] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_GULF |
A large <WATERBODY_REGION> partially enclosed by <LAND>, especially a long land-locked portion of a <WATERBODY> opening through a <MARINE_STRAIT>; marine gulf. |
690 |
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[SOED, "gulf", A.I.1] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_LEADING_LIGHTS- _LINE F |
Two or more <LIGHT>s associated so as to form a <MARINE_LEADING_LINE> to be followed [S32, "light(s): leading"]. |
691 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BC030] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_LEADING_LINE F |
An imaginary <LINE> connecting two or more clearly defined charted <OBJECT>s, along which a <VESSEL> can approach safely; marine leading line [S32, "leading line (British terminology)"]. |
692 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BC100] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_LIGHT_LINE |
A <NON_EMPTY_SET> of marine <LIGHT>s marking limits, the alignment of a <ELECTRICAL_CABLE>, or alignments for anchoring or serving a similar purpose but not marking <DIRECTION>; marine light line. |
693 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BC035] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_LIGHT_SECTOR |
A sector defined by bearings from seaward within which a <LIGHT> shows a specified character or colour or is obscured so that it may serve as a <MARINE_AID_TO_NAVIGATION>; marine light sector. |
694 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BC060] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_LIMIT_BOUNDARY |
A <BOUNDARY> separating two <MARINE_REGION>s; marine limit boundary. |
695 |
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[FACC, Annex A: FC021] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_LOCK |
A <HYDROGRAPHIC_LOCK> in a <WATERCOURSE>, permitting a <VESSEL> to pass from one level to another; marine lock. |
696 |
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[S32, "lock"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_MEASURED_DISTANCE- _LINE |
A course, the <<LENGTH>> of which has been accurately measured, that is used in conjunction with ranges ashore by <VESSEL>s to calibrate logs, engine revolution counters, and other onboard <EQUIPMENT> and to determine <<SPEED>>; marine measured distance line. |
697 |
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[FACC, Annex A: FC100] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_MINEFIELD |
A marine <MINEFIELD>. |
698 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_MOLE |
A substantial masonry <STRUCTURE> that often serves as a <BREAKWATER> on its outer side while it offers <FACILITY>s where <VESSEL>s are loaded and discharged on its inner side; marine mole. |
699 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BB042] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_NAVIGATION_MARKER |
A coloured (usually white) mark on a vertical <SURFACE> (for example: a <CLIFF>, a <ROCKY_OUTCROP>, and/or a <WALL>) that is a conspicuous landmark for marine navigation; marine navigation marker. |
700 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BC055] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_OBJECT |
An <OBJECT> relating to or characteristic of <VESSEL>s, shipping, sailors, or navigation on a <WATERBODY>; marine object [SOED, "marine", B.2]. |
701 |
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[DFAD, 750, "Maritime Features (General)"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_OBSTRUCTION |
A material <OBJECT> posing a danger to marine navigation, the exact nature of which is not specified or has not been determined; marine obstruction. |
702 |
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[S57A, Object: OBSTRN] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_PETROLEUM_FIELD |
A <MARINE_REGION> where <PETROLEUM> is pumped or otherwise removed from the ground; marine petroleum field. |
703 |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_PLATFORM |
A flat <SURFACE> raised above a <WATERBODY> that serves as a working stage for conducting offshore operations; marine platform. |
704 |
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[FACC, Annex A: BD110] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_POLICE_STATION |
A <POLICE_STATION> that serves a <HARBOUR> or coastal <REGION>; marine police station. |
705 |
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[FACC, Annex B, BFC:78] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
MARINE_PORT |
A marine <FACILITY>, usually located in a <HARBOUR>, that provides terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging <CARGO> and/or passengers; marine port. |
706 |
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[S32, "port"] |
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