Why does this matter operationally?
Performance
The measurable behaviour of a connectivity system under real operating conditions, including throughput, latency, jitter, and packet loss. Performance determines whether applications and control systems receive data at the speed and consistency their operations require.
557 terms
Feeder Link
Feeder Link is the link between a user-facing access element and a gateway, hub, or network core segment that transports aggregated traffic into the larger network.
Protocol
Feedforward Control
Feedforward Control is a control approach that adjusts the system based on measured disturbances or expected changes before the output error becomes large. It works by anticipating the effect of…
Operations
Field Communications
Field Communications is the communications environment and practice used by personnel operating away from fixed infrastructure to support deployed communications in the field.
Operations
Fieldbus
Fieldbus is an industrial communication network used to connect control systems, sensors, actuators, and field devices. It supports automation communication at the field level through deterministic or structured data exchange.
Protocol
Fishing Fleet Communications
Fishing Fleet Communications is the communications environment used by fishing vessels for operational coordination, safety, and connectivity through integrated vessel radios, satellite links, and operational messaging systems.
Service Model
Fixed Broadband Network
A fixed broadband network is the access and transport infrastructure that delivers broadband connectivity to fixed locations such as homes, offices, or facilities. Its design assumes the endpoint remains at…
Concept/Framework
Flow Control
Flow Control is the regulation of data transmission so a receiver or downstream system is not overwhelmed by incoming traffic.
Operations
Fog Computing
A distributed compute architecture spreading processing, storage, and networking functions across a hierarchy of nodes positioned between the network edge and the centralized cloud, providing a more distributed, multi-tier alternative…
Concept/Framework
Forward Error Correction
Forward Error Correction is an error-control method that adds redundant information so receivers can correct some transmission errors without retransmission.
Protocol
Forward Link
Forward Link is the communication path carrying traffic from the network or ground side toward the user or remote side.
Protocol