Why does this matter operationally?
Resilience
The capacity of a connectivity system to maintain acceptable service levels when components fail, links degrade, or conditions change unexpectedly. Resilient architectures use redundancy, failover paths, and graceful degradation to keep operations running when ideal conditions cannot be guaranteed.
427 terms
Routing Protocol
A routing protocol is a protocol used by network devices to advertise, learn, and maintain reachability and path metrics. The information it exchanges is used to construct routing tables and…
Protocol
Routing Table
Routing Table is the stored set of destination prefixes, next hops, and related forwarding information used by a router or host. It drives forwarding decisions.
Software
Safe Mode
Safe Mode is a reduced-function operating state entered to protect a system after a fault, anomaly, or loss of normal control. It preserves safe operation.
Operations
Safety Instrumented System
Safety Instrumented System is a protection system that monitors conditions and takes automatic action to bring a process to a safe state when needed. It exists to reduce hazardous outcomes.
Operations
Satcom Hardening
Satcom Hardening is the strengthening of satellite communications systems against faults, interference, environmental exposure, and security threats. It improves operational resilience.
Concept/Framework
Satellite Backhaul
The use of a satellite communications link to carry traffic between a remote base station or access site and the core network, providing connectivity where terrestrial backhaul infrastructure is unavailable…
Concept/Framework
Satellite Communications
Satellite communications is a communications architecture in which user traffic is relayed via satellites between remote endpoints and terrestrial network infrastructure. The system includes the user terminal, the space segment,…
Concept/Framework
Satellite Constellation
A satellite constellation is a structured deployment of multiple satellites designed to operate as a combined communication or sensing system.
Concept/Framework
Satellite Footprint Edge
Satellite Footprint Edge is the outer boundary of the geographic area covered by a satellite beam or service footprint, characterized by declining signal quality and increased sensitivity to propagation conditions.
Concept/Framework
Satellite Operations
Satellite operations is the set of activities used to command, monitor, sustain, and recover satellites during mission life. It includes scheduling, anomaly handling, station keeping, telemetry analysis, and coordination with…
Operations