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standard drying day

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Day which produces the same net drying as experienced during a 24-hour period under laboratory conditions in which dry-bulb temperature is maintained at 80º F and relative humidity is maintained at and relative humidity is maintained at 20%.

light wind

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Wind speed less than 7 mph (6 knots) measured at 20 feet above ground. At eye level, light winds are less than 3 mph (3 knots).

radiation (energy)

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Propagation of energy in free space by virtue of joint, undulatory variations in the electric or magnetic fields in space, (i.e., by electromagnetic waves).

increaser

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Increasing coupling used on hose, pump, or nozzles to permit connection of a larger size of hose.

repeater

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A radio signal station that automatically relays a radio transmission, sometimes over a different frequency, thereby increasing the range of transmission. Repeaters are often named for the mountaintops or peaks where they are installed.

strike team

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A set number of resources of the same kind and type that have an established minimum number of personnel, common communications, and a leader.

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