An instrument that uses the difference in readings between two thermometers, one having a wet bulb and the other having a dry bulb, to measure the moisture content or relative humidity of air.
Psychrometrics
The analysis of atmospheric conditions, particularly moisture in the air.
Public address system
Loudspeaker system used in large area to make announcements.
Public domain
Land owned by the federal, state or county government that the public may use, as distinguished from property owned privately by individuals and businesses. Right to an item belongs to the public at large so anyone can use it.
Public housing
Government-owned housing unites made available to low-income individuals and families at no cost or for nominal rental rates.
Public lands
Acreage held by the government for conservation purposes. Public lands are generally undeveloped, with limited activities such as grazing, wildlife management, recreation, timbering, mineral development, water development and hunting.
Public offering
Offering of new securities of a real estate company to the investing public, after registration requirements have been filed with the SEC.
Public record
Governmentally held records of public transactions giving constructive notice that documentation exists confirming the transaction. In real estate, deeds, subdivision plats, and assessment record cards are stored by county and municipal clerks in a publicly available filing system.
Public report
A report published by a governmental unit which is publicly available.
Public sale
A public foreclosure sale where public notice is given and anyone is allowed to participate.
