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English forum => Small talk => The Chat Lounge => Topic started by: 2000 on July 26, 2011, 13:12:02

Title: What's this?
Post by: 2000 on July 26, 2011, 13:12:02

What's the circular thing on the window.

(http://websrv.willingtonct.org/wordpress/lrodriguez/files/2010/05/bridge-pilot-view-web.jpg)

Title: Re: What's this?
Post by: VirtualSkipper on July 26, 2011, 13:19:18

It's a clear view screen. During a storm at sea, the disc spins at a high rate, flinging the water out to the edges and providing a clear field of vision. And it means that no one has to go out on deck to replace wiper blades during the storm.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clear_view_screen

Title: Re: What's this?
Post by: vin_sun on July 26, 2011, 13:28:37

VS has said it all. On ships we call it the 'Clear View Screen'. In the centre is a high speed motor on to which the glass disc is attached. Pretty effective when heavy rain is hitting the porthole glass and the traditional wipers cannot cope up. A close up picture below.

(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQQDh3iqdpk9wjOdqe8i8U1zuXnFNdJ2_CU-2fFajFBFKJTdYxxkw)

Title: Re: What's this?
Post by: VirtualSkipper on July 26, 2011, 13:30:44

You can also see it on this tram here.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Sapporo_Tram_Type_Yuki_10_001.JPG)

Around is covered in snow, but not inside the ring.  :P  :)

Title: Re: What's this?
Post by: 2000 on July 26, 2011, 13:35:27

ok