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The global numerical weather prediction model developed by the United Kingdom Met Office, providing forecasts for various weather parameters worldwide.  The UKMO Global model is a sophisticated numerical weather prediction system developed by the United Kingdom Met Office. It utilises advanced mathematical equations to simulate the Earth's atmosphere and predict future weather conditions globally. This...

A high-resolution numerical weather prediction model used by the UK Met Office to provide detailed weather forecasts for the United Kingdom and surrounding areas.  The United Kingdom Variable-resolution model (UKV) is a sophisticated numerical weather prediction model developed by the UK Met Office to provide high-resolution forecasts for the United Kingdom and surrounding regions. The...

Flag semaphore indicating the letter U.

International Morse Code sequence representing the letter U.

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays. In the marine context, UV radiation from the sun can have various effects on the marine environment, including damaging coral reefs, affecting marine organisms, and degrading marine materials exposed to sunlight. UV radiation is also...

An international organisation founded in 1945 aimed at promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide. The United Nations (UN) was established after the Second World War with the primary objective of preventing future conflicts on a global scale. It serves as a platform where representatives from nearly every country can come together to discuss...

A loop which crosses under the standing part of a rope when tying a knot.

Under the weather is commonly used to describe feeling ill or unwell. Its origins can be traced back to maritime language. It originated from the maritime world in the early 1800s. When sailors were seasick or unwell, they would go below deck to escape the weather and recover. The original phrase was "under the weather bow", which...

A vessel that is not at anchor, made fast to the shore, or aground, and is actively moving through the water. In maritime terminology, "underway" is a concept that distinguishes a vessel's operational status. A ship is considered "underway" when it is not anchored, moored, or grounded, meaning it is free to move and is...

Pronounced: YOU-nee-form The term for the letter U in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet.