Windward (/ˈwɪndwərd, ˈwɪnərd/) and leeward (/ˈliːwərd, ˈljuːərd/) are terms used to describe the direction of the wind. Windward is upwind from the point of reference, i.e. towards the direction from which the wind is coming; leeward is downwind from the point of reference, i.e. along the direction towards which the wind is going. The side of a ship that is towards the leeward is its "lee side". If the vessel is heeling under the pressure of crosswind, the lee side will be the "lower side". During the Age of Sail, the term weather was used as a synonym for windward in some contexts, as in the weather gage. Because it captures rain, the windward side of a mountain tends to be wet compared to the leeward it blocks. (Wikipedia).
The Strange Path of the Trelawny Maroons
Almost from the moment African slaves were taken to Jamaica, they started escaping into the mountains of the island's interior. The Jamaican Maroons held off the British, but the Maroons of Trelawny Town would be given a unique path. The History Guy recalls the story of escaped slaves and
From playlist History of Africa
Seeing Earth from Space: New International Space Station Time-lapse
We've all seen pictures of Earth from space, but have we really taken the time to appreciate what our planet looks like against the starscapes of the Milky Way galaxy? Here, we beckon viewers to see Earth in its cosmic context, which includes the stars, interstellar gases, the moon, the su
From playlist The Solar System
A Rare Look Inside Shanghai Tower
Get a glimpse of the sky gardens, which set Shanghai Tower apart from any high-rise ever built. http://bit.ly/1aNxP18
From playlist Shanghai Tower | The B1M Mail Feature
The World's Most Remote Buildings
Seldom seen, barely known about and hardly ever visited - Fred Mills tracks down the world's most remote buildings. For more by The B1M subscribe now - http://ow.ly/GxW7y Go Behind The B1M. Click "JOIN" here - https://bit.ly/2Ru3M6O The B1M Merch store - https://teespring.com/stores/the
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Teach Astronomy - Celestial Sphere
http://www.teachastronomy.com/ The celestial sphere is an imaginary sphere surrounding the Earth onto which are projected the objects of the night sky. There are several fixed points on the celestial sphere that are important. The Zenith is the point directly over your head. The Nadir i
From playlist 02. Ancient Astronomy and Celestial Phenomena
Starship Takes Shape. Are We Months Away From A Fully Reusable Rocket System?
On Saturday, September 28th, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk stood in front of an audience in Boca Chica, Texas, and presented the fully assembled SpaceX Starship, 50 meters tall and made from shiny stainless steel. As part of his presentation, Musk showed off the history of the company’s developme
From playlist Guide to Space
The Art of War by Sun Tzu // Ancient Chinese Primary Source
Here we have extracts from Sun Tzu's ancient classic, still relevant today. Translated by Lionel Giles. Huge thanks to Antony Cummins for the use of his images from his version of the text, and for his choice of extracts for this video. Pick up a copy of his clear and easy to understand
From playlist China
You're there, and I'm here. And we're all on the Earth. But where is the Earth? In the Solar System, obviously, which is in the Milky Way, and so on. Think about your place in the cosmos, your exact spot in the Universe relative to everything else. It's time to get your bearings, and once
From playlist Planets and Moons
Singapore 4K - Skyscraper District - Sunset Drive
Weekday afternoon drive from the Beverly Hills sections of Singapore (Orchard Road) to the downtown city center. Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/sRHZeoJEiWwvyG9T6 . Singapore Fun Facts: Alpha+ global city. Ranked the most expensive city to live in worldwide. Only Asian country with
From playlist 1) Popular Cities
Should You Open Windows During a Hurricane? | MythBusters
Adam and Jamie construct a model home and place it into a wind tunnel. The results may help secure your home in high winds. Stream Full Episodes of MythBusters: https://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/mythbusters-on-science/ Subscribe to Science Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeScience L
From playlist MythBusters on Science
Astronomy - Ch. 28: The Milky Way (4 of 27) Orientation of the Ecliptic Plane
Visit http://ilectureonline.com for more math and science lectures! To donate: http://www.ilectureonline.com/donate https://www.patreon.com/user?u=3236071 We will learn about the ecliptic plane of our solar system in relationship with our Milky Way Galaxy respect to theta=angle between g
From playlist ASTRONOMY 28 THE MILKY WAY GALAXY
The Lost Canals of Los Angeles: How Venice Beach went Wrong
Discover the fascinating history of America's Venice Beach in this video. Join us as we explore the life of Abbot Kinney, learn about the snowstorm that led to its creation, and the coin flip that changed Venice Beach forever. Discover the construction of the famous beach, how the canals w
From playlist California History
Singapore 4K - Driving Downtown - Sunset Drive
Driving around the popular areas of Singapore at sunset. The Downtown Financial District, Chinatown, Orchard Park, the Marina Bay Sands, etc. Experimenting with YouTube shorts all month. Let me know what you think and hope you enjoy the video! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/j_utah9
From playlist 1) Popular Cities
Real Lawyer Reacts to A Few Good Men (with Real JAG!)
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From playlist Real Lawyer Reacts!
This is the Highest Resolution Image Ever Taken of the Sun
You’re looking at the highest resolution image that has ever been taken of our Sun, using the brand new Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope in Maui. These lighter regions are convection cells, blobs of hot gas the size of Texas which have carried heat from deep below the surface of the Sun,
From playlist Guide to Space
Hawaiian islands formation | Cosmology & Astronomy | Khan Academy
Hawaiian Islands formed by stationary hot spot under Pacific plate. Created by Sal Khan. Watch the next lesson: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/cosmology-and-astronomy/earth-history-topic/plate-techtonics/v/pangaea?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Desc&utm_campaign=cosmologystronomy Missed
From playlist Cosmology and astronomy | Physics | Khan Academy
Anglo-Saxon Kings Family Tree | England's "Dark Ages" 410 - 927 CE
Buy the European Royal Family Tree poster: https://usefulcharts.com/products/european-royal-family-tree Note: the chart shown in the video is not available to purchase... yet. It's going to be part of a forthcoming book :) Alfred the Great to Queen Elizabeth II: https://www.youtube.com/w
From playlist Royal Family Trees
Where Will the Voyagers Go Next?
NASA’s Voyager spacecraft are traveling on an escape trajectory from the Sun, and are now on a journey that will take them through the outer reaches of the Solar System and out into the Milky Way Galaxy. They carry on board the Golden Records, a message from all humankind out into the co
From playlist Guide to Space
Mod-01 Lec-25 Problems on Chinook wind and static stability
Introduction to Atmospheric Science by Science Prof. C. Balaji,Department of Mechanical Engineering,IIT Madras.For more details on NPTEL visit http://nptel.ac.in
From playlist IIT Madras: Introduction to Atmospheric Science | CosmoLearning.org