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What's this?
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July 26, 2011, 13:12:02 »
What's the circular thing on the window.
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VirtualSkipper
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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
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vin_sun
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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.
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July 26, 2011, 13:30:44 »
You can also see it on this tram here.
Around is covered in snow, but not inside the ring.
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July 26, 2011, 13:35:27 »
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