Relative Motion Display: A type of radarscope display in which the position of own ship is normally fixed at the center of the ppi (some sets have off-center capability in relative mode of operation) and all detected objects or contacts move relative to own ship.

 

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Relative Motion Display: A type of radarscope display in which the position of own ship is normally fixed at the center of the ppi (some sets have off-center capability in relative mode of operation) and all detecte . . . View Full Definition

True Motion Display: A type of radarscope display in which own ship and other moving contacts move on the ppi in accordance with their true courses and speed. This display is similar to a navigational (geographi . . . View Full Definition

Relative Key: The major and minor key that share the same key signature: for example, D minor is the relative minor of F major, both having one flat.

Relative Humidity: A type of humidity that considers the ratio of the actual vapor pressure of the air to the saturation vapor pressure. It is usually expressed in percentage.

Relative Houses: House three, seven, and eleven, ruled naturally by air signs. Function focuses on human relationships. As a group, these houses form the Trinity of Association.

Relative Link: A link which shows the relation of the current URL to the URL of the page being linked at. Some links only show relative link paths instead of having the entire reference URL within the a hr . . . View Full Definition

Relative Mean Sea Level Change: A local change in mean sea level relative to a network of bench marks established in the most stable and permanent material available (bedrock, if possible) on the land adjacent to the tide . . . View Full Definition

Relative Pitch: Ability to determine the pitch of a note as it relates to the notes that precede and follow it.

Relative Fair Market Value Method: A way of allocating a lump-sum or 'basket' purchase price to the individual assets acquired based on their respective market values.

Relative Major And Minor: The major and minor keys that share the same notes in that key. For example: A minor shares the same note as C major.