Why does this matter operationally?
Automation
The use of software-defined logic, AI inference, and closed-loop control to remove human decision-making from routine or time-critical operations. Connectivity is the prerequisite for automation — data must move reliably before any automated response can be trusted.
298 terms
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence refers to computational systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human-like reasoning, perception, or language capability, including machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, implemented via…
Concept/Framework
Asset Management
Asset management is the operational discipline of identifying, controlling, maintaining, and optimizing assets across their useful life.
Operations
Auto Scaling
Auto Scaling is the automatic adjustment of compute or service capacity based on demand or policy. It increases or decreases resources to match workload needs.
Software
Autonomous Haulage System
A fleet of driverless haul trucks operating in a mine pit under centralized, software-directed control, navigating, loading, and dumping without an onboard operator, coordinated over a low-latency wireless network and…
Concept/Framework
Autonomous Shipping
The operation of a vessel with reduced or no direct human control of navigation and propulsion, ranging from remotely supervised operation to fully self-directed voyages, depending on vessel-to-shore communications and…
Concept/Framework
Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous Vehicles are physical vehicles equipped with onboard sensing, computer vision, and decision-making systems that allow them to navigate, operate, or perform tasks with reduced or no direct human control,…
Concept/Framework
Autonomous Vessel Communications
Autonomous Vessel Communications is the communications architecture that supports remote supervision, control, and data exchange for an autonomous vessel. It connects vessel autonomy with external oversight systems.
Service Model
Azimuth
Azimuth is the horizontal reference used to describe direction or bearing relative to a chosen origin, commonly measured from north in navigation and pointing tasks.
Concept/Framework
Batch Process Control
Batch Process Control is control of processes that operate in discrete batches rather than continuously, managing each batch as a defined operation according to a recipe or procedure.
Operations
Beam Hopping
Beam Hopping is the dynamic activation or scheduling of satellite beams over time to allocate capacity where it is needed.
Operations