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Dielectric thermal analysis. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) is a thermoanalytical technique in which the difference in the amount of heat required to increase the temperature of a sample and reference is measured as a function of temperature. [1] Both the sample and reference are maintained at nearly the same temperature throughout the ...
Grade 4 anterior chamber angle. open angle between cornea and iris. AC 3/4. Grade 3 anterior chamber angle. AC 2/4. Grade 2 anterior chamber angle. AC 1/4. Grade 1 anterior chamber angle. AC 0/4.
"United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations". UN/LOCODE 2011-2. UNECE. 28 February 2012. - includes IATA codes "ICAO Location Indicators by State" (PDF). International Civil Aviation Organization. 17 September 2010.
AGT – (1) agitator, used in drilling. AGT – (2) authorised gas tester (certified by OPITTO) AGT – (3) Azerbaijan – Georgia – Turkey (a region rich in oil related activity) [3] AHBDF – along hole (depth) below Derrick floor. AHD – along hole depth. AHU – air handling unit. AICD – autonomous inflow control device.
Digital selective calling (DSC) is a standard for transmitting predefined digital messages via the medium-frequency (MF), high-frequency (HF) and very-high-frequency (VHF) maritime radio systems. It is a core part of the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS). [1]
Electronic stability control (ESC), also referred to as electronic stability program (ESP) or dynamic stability control (DSC), is a computerized technology [1][2] that improves a vehicle's stability by detecting and reducing loss of traction (skidding). [3] When ESC detects loss of steering control, it automatically applies the brakes to help ...
Distinguished Service Medal. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is a third-level military decoration awarded for gallantry during active operations against the enemy at sea to officers; and, since 1993, ratings and other ranks of the British Armed Forces, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the British Merchant Navy have been eligible.
Acronym. MMSI. A Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) is effectively a maritime object's international maritime telephone number, a temporarily assigned UID issued by that object's current flag state (unlike an IMO number, which is a permanent global UID). An MMSI comprises a series of nine digits, consisting of three Maritime Identification ...