Local Mean Time: The actual time in a given location based upon the Sun's position at the Midheaven (noon) of the place. Abbreviated LMT; also called True Local Time (TLT).

 

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Local Mean Time: The actual time in a given location based upon the Sun's position at the Midheaven (noon) of the place. Abbreviated LMT; also called True Local Time (TLT).

Radiometric Time: Type of absolute time determined by the relative porportions of radioisotopes to stable daughter isotopes.

Radar Altimeter: A radar altimeter is used by an aircraft to determine its height above terrain.

Ragtime: Late nineteenth century piano style created by African-Americans, characterized by highly syncopated melodies: also played in ensemble arrangements. Contributed to early jazz styles.

Real-Time: Normally used to describe combat sequences, the action does not stop to allow you to enter commands. This is the opposite of 'turn-based'.

Real Time: The actual time in which a program or event takes place. In computing, it refers to a mode under which data is received and processed so quickly that it appears to the user to be instant.

QuickTime Player: A multimedia technology developed by Apple Computer. Developed to display video, sound, animation, graphics, text, music and 360 degree virtual reality (VR) scenes. Apple makes its QuickTime . . . View Full Definition

Pressure Altimeter: An aneroid barometer calibrated to indicate altitude in feet instead of units of pressure. It is read accurately only in a standard atmosphere and when the correct altimeter setting is used.

Part-Time Student: Defined as a student taking between 59 and 20 per cent of a full course load. A student with a permanent disability is considered to be a part-time student if he or she is taking between 39 . . . View Full Definition

Penalty Timekeeper: An official who sits between the two penalty boxes and is responsible for recording and timing every penalty.