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docking [däk·iŋ] (aerospace engineering) The mechanical coupling of two or more human-made orbiting objects. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nine percent of all dock sinkings were caused by poor docking arrangements. The port of Santos in Sao Paulo state upgraded to a laser docking system earlier this year to cushion itself from potential shipping accidents and hard docking, which occurs when a ship comes to port too fast. Nasdaq: MOBE), has been awarded a new patent that strengthens the company's intellectual property holdings in the docking field. |
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