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4261
raster data presentation
Method of digitally repre­sen­ting data of an image by a matrix-like scheme of PIXELs.
4262
rate
In ELECTRONIC NAVIGA­TION, the designation of PULSE REPETITION RATE for a pair of transmitting sta­tions, their SIGNALS, and the resulting... more
In ELECTRONIC NAVIGA­TION, the designation of PULSE REPETITION RATE for a pair of transmitting sta­tions, their SIGNALS, and the resulting LINES OF POSI­TION.
4263
rate station
See DRIFT STATION.
4264
rational horizon
See HORIZON: CELESTIAL.
4265
ratio of ranges
The ratio of the HEIGHT OF TIDE at the SUBORDINATE STATION to the HEIGHT OF TIDE at the REFE­RENCE STATION.
4266
ratio of rise
The ratio of the HEIGHT OF TIDE at two places.
4267
ratio print
See PRINT.
4268
ravine
In general, any steep-sided VALLEY.
4269
ray
A BEAM of RADIANT ENERGY of infinitesimal cross-section, such as a LIGHT RAY.
4270
Rayleigh criterion
Used in tidal analysis. Only those harmonic constituents which are separated by at least a complete period from their neighbouring constitue... more
Used in tidal analysis. Only those harmonic constituents which are separated by at least a complete period from their neighbouring constituents over the length of data available should be included in the harmonic analysis of a given time series.
4271
reach
A straight section of a RIVER, especially a navigable RIVER between two bends. See also SEA REACH. An ARM OF THE SEA extending into the LAND... more
A straight section of a RIVER, especially a navigable RIVER between two bends. See also SEA REACH. An ARM OF THE SEA extending into the LAND.
4272
real image
See IMAGE.
4273
rear light
See LIGHT(S): RANGE.
4274
rear nodal point
See NODAL POINT.
4275
receiver
One who or that which receives anything, particularly a RADIO RECEI­VER.
4276
recession of a shoreline
Landward movement of the SHORELINE. Also called retrogression of a beach.
4277
reciprocal bearing
See BEARING.
4278
reciprocal levelling
See LEVELLING.
4279
reckoning
In NAVIGATION, computation by which the POSITION of a ship is found. See DEAD RECKONING.
4280
recommended course
See TRACK: RECOMMENDED.