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STD 2005/06/07 |
TYPHOON |
A <TROPICAL_CYCLONE> with maximum sustained <<WIND_SPEED>>s of 33 metres per second or greater near the centre and that is located in the western North Pacific; typhoon. |
1296 |
PR |
[WMO182, T1990, "typhoon"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TROPOSPHERE F |
The <ATMOSPHERE_REGION> of the <EARTH>, extending from the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> to the <TROPOPAUSE>; troposphere. |
1286 |
PR |
[WMO182, T1640, "troposphere"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TROPOPAUSE F |
The <BOUNDARY> between the <TROPOSPHERE> and the <STRATOSPHERE> where an abrupt change in the <<TEMPERATURE_LAPSE_RATE>> usually occurs; tropopause. |
1285 |
PR |
[WMO182, T1600, "tropopause"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TROPICAL_CYCLONE |
A non-frontal, synoptic-scale <CYCLONE> originating over a tropical or sub-tropical <WATERBODY> with organized convection and definite cyclonic surface <WIND> circulation; tropical cyclone. |
1284 |
PR |
[WMO182, T1510, "tropical cyclone"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
THUNDERSTORM |
A storm with thunder and <LIGHTNING> produced by electrically charged cumulonimbus <CLOUD>s and usually accompanied by heavy <RAIN> and/or <HAIL>; thunderstorm. |
1241 |
PR |
[WMO182, T0940, "thunderstorm"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TEMPERATURE_INVERSION- _LAYER |
A layer in an <ATMOSPHERE> where the <<AIR_TEMPERATURE>> increases with <<HEIGHT_AGL>>; temperature inversion layer. |
1214 |
PR |
[WMO182, T0210, "temperature inversion"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TURBID_REGION |
A <WATERBODY_REGION> with increased <<WATER_DIFFUSE_TURBIDITY>>; turbid region. |
1294 |
IR |
[SP35, "turbidity"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TSUNAMI |
A long-period <WATER_WAVE> produced by a submarine earthquake and/or volcanic eruption; tsunami. |
1289 |
IR |
[SP35, "tsunami"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TUNNEL |
A passage under the <TERRAIN> that is open at both ends and usually contains a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; tunnel. |
1292 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: TUNNEL] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TREE |
A woody-perennial <PLANT> that has a self-supporting main stem or trunk and a definite crown; tree. A tree-like <PLANT> may also be known as a tree. |
1279 |
PR |
[S57A, Object: TREPNT] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TOWER |
A relatively tall, narrow <STRUCTURE>, which is usually of square, circular, or rectangular cross-section, that may either stand alone or may form part of another <STRUCTURE>; tower. |
1256 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: TOWERS] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TELEFERIC |
A transportation <SYSTEM> consisting of <LOAD_CABLE>s strung between <PYLON>s on which carrier units (for example: cars or buckets intended to transport <PERSONNEL>, <MATERIAL>, and/or <EQUIPMENT>) are suspended; teleferic. A teleferic is also known as an aerial cableway or aerial tramway. |
1212 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: TELPHC] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN |
The <SURFACE> of the solid portion of a <PLANET>, which may or may not be covered by <WATER>; terrain. Terrain is also known as ground. |
1221 |
IR |
[S57A, Object: LNDARE] |
[S32, "ground"] |
STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDE_RIP_REGION |
A <WATERBODY_REGION> where small <WATER_WAVE>s are formed on the <WATERBODY_SURFACE> by the meeting of opposing tidal <WATER_CURRENT>s or by a tidal <WATER_CURRENT> crossing an irregular <WATERBODY_FLOOR>; tide rip region. |
1248 |
PR |
[S57A, Attribute, CATWAT:4] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TURNING_BASIN |
An enlargement of a <WATER_CHANNEL> used for turning <VESSEL>s; turning basin. A turning basin is also known as a manoeuvering basin. |
1295 |
PR |
[S32, "turning basin"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TOPMARK |
A characteristic shape secured at the top of a <BUOY> or <BEACON> to aid in its identification; topmark. |
1253 |
IR |
[S32, "topmark"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDEWAY |
A natural <WATERCOURSE> in intertidal <REGION>s where <WATER> flows during the rise and fall of the <TIDE>; tideway. |
1249 |
PR |
[S32, "tideway"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDE_LOCK |
A <HYDROGRAPHIC_LOCK> situated between a <WATERBODY_SHELTER_BASIN> or <CANAL> and tidewater to maintain the <WATER> at a desired level as the <<TIDE_LEVEL>> changes; tide lock. A tide lock is also known as a guard lock. |
1247 |
PR |
[S32, "tide lock"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDE_GAUGE |
A <DEVICE> for measuring the height of <TIDE>; tide gauge. This may be a graduated staff in a sheltered <LOCATION> where visual observations can be made, or it may consist of an elaborate recording <DEVICE> making a continuous graphic record of the height of the <TIDE> against time. It is usually actuated by a float in a <PIPE> communicating with the sea through a small <APERTURE>, which filters out shorter <WATER_WAVE>s. |
1246 |
PR |
[S32, "gauge: tide"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDAL_BASIN |
A <WATERBODY_SHELTER_BASIN> affected by tidal forces in which <WATER> can be kept at a desired level by means of a <WATER_GATE>; tidal basin. |
1242 |
PR |
[S32, "basin: tidal"] |
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SUBM 2009/06/04 |
TROPICAL_CYCLONE_CENTRE |
The vertical axis of a <TROPICAL_CYCLONE>, usually defined by the <LOCATION> of minimum <<WIND_SPEED>> or minimum <<ATM_PRESSURE>>; tropical cyclone centre. In advisory products, the tropical cyclone centre refers to the centre <LOCATION> at the <PLANETARY_SURFACE> of the <EARTH>. |
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IR |
[NHCG, "center"] |
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STD 2014/02/14 |
TRAFFIC_CONTROL_DEVICE |
A <DISPLAY_SIGN>, <TRAFFIC_LIGHT>, <ROAD_MARKINGS>, or other <DEVICE> used to regulate, warn or guide traffic, placed on, over or adjacent to a <TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> by authority of a public agency having jurisdiction; traffic control device. |
1474 |
PR |
[MUTCD, 1A13, "traffic control device"] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TELECOM_SWITCHING_STATION |
A <COMMUNICATION_STATION> housing a <SYSTEM> of switches that establishes connections between individual telecommunication <DEVICE>s; telecom switching station. |
1211 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex B, BFC:40] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TAXIWAY |
A defined path on an <AIRPORT> established for the taxiing of <AIRCRAFT> and intended to provide a link between one part of the <AIRPORT> and another; taxiway [IAN14, "taxiway"]. |
1210 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: GB075] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TEST_REFERENCE_TRACK |
A surveyed reference track marking the <CENTRE_LINE> of a marine test range; test reference track. <VESSEL>s undergoing testing must maintain position along this track. |
1236 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: FC102] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
THEODOLITE_LINE |
A <LINE> of known <DIRECTION> from a fixed <LOCATION> that may be used to determine accurate <LOCATION>s of a <VESSEL> on certain test ranges; theodolite line. |
1239 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: FC101] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TSS_SYSTEM |
A deep-water <WATERBODY_ROUTE>, together with the related <NAVIGATION_MARK_AFLOAT>s and/or <NAVIGATION_MARK_FIXED>s that are placed to delimit specific <TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>s for separating traffic within the <WATERBODY_ROUTE>; traffic separation scheme system. |
1288 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: FC040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRAINING_FACILITY |
A <FACILITY> including one or more <TRAINING_BUILDING>s; training facility. |
1269 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: FA165] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TEST_SITE |
A <REGION> and/or <SITE> for the testing of technical products and <EQUIPMENT>; test site. |
1237 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: FA100] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TREED_TRACT |
A <TRACT> covered by a <NON_EMPTY_SET> of <TREE>s; treed tract. EXAMPLES Copse, thicket, stand of <TREE>s. |
1282 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: EC030] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_DEPRESSION |
A <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> of relatively low <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>> that is completely surrounded by another <TERRAIN_SURFACE_REGION> of higher <<TERRAIN_ELEVATION>>; terrain depression. |
1225 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: DB080] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_CUT |
An <EXCAVATION> in the <TERRAIN> to provide passage for a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> (for example: a <ROAD>, a <RAILWAY>, and/or a <CANAL>); terrain cut. |
1224 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: DB070] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TUNDRA |
A prairie-like arctic and sub-arctic climatic <TRACT> that sustains a growth of low <VEGETATION>; tundra. |
1291 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BJ110] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDE_DATA_POINT |
A <LOCATION> for which tabulated tidal stream data are given; tide data point. |
1245 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BG030] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRACK_LINE |
The path of marine travel as drawn on a <MAP> together with the <SOUNDING>s and related information collected along that path; track line. |
1259 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BE040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRACK_SWATH |
A <WATERBODY_SURFACE_REGION> of horizontal depth coverage recorded by sonar array <SYSTEM>s; track swath. |
1260 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BE030] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TUNA_NETTING_REGION |
A <WATERBODY_REGION> where nets used for catching tuna have been deployed. |
1290 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: BB111] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIDAL_WATER |
A <WATERBODY> where the level normally fluctuates with the <TIDE>; tidal water. Tidal water is also known as non-inland water. |
1243 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: BA040] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRANSPORTATION_STATION |
A station that serves as a stopping place along a <TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>; transportation station. |
1277 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ125] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRANSPORTATION_BLOCK |
A massive assemblage of <MATERIAL>, usually in the form of concrete blocks and/or cylinders, positioned alongside (a <ROLLING_BLOCK>) or above (a <DROP_GATE>) a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE>, ready to be activated as a potential <BARRIER> to an advancing enemy ground force; transportation block. |
1273 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AQ068] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRAIL |
A path on <LAND> worn by the passage of <ANIMAL>s; trail. |
1265 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AP050] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TIMBER_YARD |
An open <TRACT> for the storage of wooden lumber and timbers; timber yard. |
1250 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AM031] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TELESCOPE |
A <DEVICE> used for observing distant <OBJECT>s and/or phenomena; telescope. |
1213 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AL141] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRADITIONAL_SETTLEMENT |
A concentration of simple <DWELLING>s, which are generally <HUT>s, that are not usually of substantial construction; traditional settlement. |
1263 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AL135] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_TRANSPORTATION- _GALLERY |
A sunken or cut passage along a <LAND_TRANSPORTATION_ROUTE> in <MOUNTAINOUS_REGION>s constructed to protect <GROUND_VEHICLE>s from the weather; terrain transportation gallery. A series of <APERTURE>s may be present on one side for light or ventilation. |
1235 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AL075] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TENNIS_COMPLEX |
A <REGION> and/or <SITE> including one or more <TENNIS_COURT>s; tennis complex. |
1217 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AK050] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TENNIS_COURT |
A court used in playing the game of tennis [SOED, "tennis-court"]. |
1218 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AK050] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TRENCH |
A long and narrow <EXCAVATION> in the <TERRAIN>; trench [SOED, "trench", 2.a]. A trench is also known as a ditch. |
1283 |
IR |
[FACC, Annex A: AH020] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TERRAIN_PIT |
An <EXCAVATION> where gravel, <SAND>, and/or clay are removed for use elsewhere; terrain pit. |
1229 |
PR |
[FACC, Annex A: AA013] |
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STD 2005/06/07 |
TABERNACLE |
A <CHURCH> that has been specially designated by religious authority; tabernacle. |
1209 |
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