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Joule

Joule (J). The work done when the point of application of a force of 1 newton is displaced a distance of 1 metre in the
direction of the force.

JRCC

Joint rescue coordination centre (JRCC). A rescue
coordination centre responsible for both aeronautical and
maritime search and rescue operations.