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Absolute bearing — In nautical navigation the absolute bearing is the angle formed by the North direction and an object observed from the vessel. If the north used as reference is the true geographical north then the relative bearing is qualified as true whereas if … Wikipedia
back bearing — i. The horizontal angle, measured clockwise from a datum, and observed from an aircraft for a point over which it has passed without an intervening alteration of a heading. It is the reciprocal of track. ii. A bearing differing by 180°, or… … Aviation dictionary
transit bearing — The bearing of a great circle projected through two known points and the observer. It is a line drawn on a chart through two features observed to be in line (i.e., in transit) and which passes through the aircraft’s position at the time of the… … Aviation dictionary
Reverse bearing — Reverse Re*verse , a. [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of revertere. See {Revert}.] 1. Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method. A vice reverse unto… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
radio bearing — noun : the angle between the observed direction of incoming radio waves and a fixed line (as the axis of a ship) … Useful english dictionary
Tumblagooda sandstone — The Tumblagooda sandstone is a geological formation deposited during the Silurian or Ordovician periods, around four to five hundred million years ago, and is now exposed on the west coast of Australia, straddling the boundary of the Carnarvon… … Wikipedia
Matthias, Feast of Saint — Observed February 24. The only record we have of St. Matthias in the New Testament is that to be found in Acts I:15 26 where it is recorded that he was chosen to be an Apostle in the place of the traitor Judas. This passage is read for the… … American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… … Universalium
geochronology — geochronologic /jee oh kron l oj ik/, geochronological, adj. geochronologist, n. /jee oh kreuh nol euh jee/, n. the chronology of the earth, as based on both absolute and relative methods of age determination. [1890 95; GEO + CHRONOLOGY] * * *… … Universalium
chemical element — Introduction also called element, any substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes. Elements are the fundamental materials of which all matter is composed. This article considers the… … Universalium
