Marine VHF radioMarine VHF radio is a worldwide system of two way radio transceivers on ships and watercraft used for bidirectional voice communication from ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore (for example with harbormasters), and in certain circumstances ship-to-aircraft. It uses FM channels in the very high frequency (VHF) radio band in the frequency range between 156 and 174 MHz, inclusive, designated by the International Telecommunication Union as the VHF maritime mobile band.
Percolationvignette|Schéma de l'hydrosystème karstique : infiltrations dans le sol et la roche. La percolation (du latin percolare, « filtrer », « passer au travers ») désigne communément le passage d'un fluide à travers un milieu poreux ou fissuré plus ou moins perméable. Un exemple de la vie courante est celui de l'écoulement de l'eau au travers de la poudre de café moulu contenu dans le filtre d'une machine à café (d'où le nom de percolateur).
Véhicule électriqueUn véhicule électrique est un moyen de déplacement dont la propulsion est assurée exclusivement par un ou plusieurs moteurs électriques. Il peut tirer son énergie de ressources embarquées comme une batterie électrique, ou être connecté à une source extérieure, par exemple via une caténaire. Le moteur peut être lui aussi embarqué, comme dans la plupart des véhicules terrestres, ou extérieur dans le cas du transport par câble. thumb|Un véhicule électrique dans un parc d'attractions.
Percolation thresholdThe percolation threshold is a mathematical concept in percolation theory that describes the formation of long-range connectivity in random systems. Below the threshold a giant connected component does not exist; while above it, there exists a giant component of the order of system size. In engineering and coffee making, percolation represents the flow of fluids through porous media, but in the mathematics and physics worlds it generally refers to simplified lattice models of random systems or networks (graphs), and the nature of the connectivity in them.
Wireless mesh networkA wireless mesh network (WMN) is a communications network made up of radio nodes organized in a mesh topology. It can also be a form of wireless ad hoc network. A mesh refers to rich interconnection among devices or nodes. Wireless mesh networks often consist of mesh clients, mesh routers and gateways. Mobility of nodes is less frequent. If nodes constantly or frequently move, the mesh spends more time updating routes than delivering data.
Electric vehicle batteryAn electric vehicle battery (EVB, also known as a traction battery) is a rechargeable battery used to power the electric motors of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or hybrid electric vehicle (HEV). Electric vehicle batteries differ from starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) batteries, as they are typically lithium-ion batteries that are designed for high power-to-weight ratio and energy density. Smaller, lighter batteries are desirable because they reduce the weight of the vehicle and therefore improve its performance.
Percolation critical exponentsIn the context of the physical and mathematical theory of percolation, a percolation transition is characterized by a set of universal critical exponents, which describe the fractal properties of the percolating medium at large scales and sufficiently close to the transition. The exponents are universal in the sense that they only depend on the type of percolation model and on the space dimension. They are expected to not depend on microscopic details such as the lattice structure, or whether site or bond percolation is considered.
Alternative fuel vehicleAn alternative fuel vehicle is a motor vehicle that runs on alternative fuel rather than traditional petroleum fuels (petrol or petrodiesel). The term also refers to any technology (e.g. electric cars, hybrid electric vehicles, solar-powered vehicles) powering an engine that does not solely involve petroleum. Because of a combination of factors, such as environmental concerns, high oil-prices and the potential for peak oil, development of cleaner alternative fuels and advanced power systems for vehicles has become a high priority for many governments and vehicle manufacturers around the world.
Véhicule à air compriméUn véhicule à air comprimé est un véhicule mû par un moteur à air comprimé, l'air étant généralement stocké dans un réservoir. Cette technologie a principalement été utilisée à la fin du et au début du dans des locomotives minières et dans des tramways urbains ; pour ce type d’usage, l’absence de production de fumées donnait un avantage important à ces véhicules à air comprimé par rapport aux locomotives à vapeur plus polluantes.
Hybrid vehicle drivetrainHybrid vehicle drivetrains transmit power to the driving wheels for hybrid vehicles. A hybrid vehicle has multiple forms of motive power. Hybrids come in many configurations. For example, a hybrid may receive its energy by burning gasoline, but switch between an electric motor and a combustion engine. Electrical vehicles have a long history combining internal combustion and electrical transmission - as in a diesel–electric power-train - although they have mostly been used for rail locomotives.
