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
Command and Control
The exercise of authority and direction by a designated commander over assigned forces or assets toward mission accomplishment, encompassing the decision-making process and the communications infrastructure, systems, and procedures that…
Concept/Framework
Command and Data Handling
Command and Data Handling is the spacecraft or remote-system function that routes commands, collects data, and manages onboard data flow.
Software
Content Caching Onboard Vessel
Content Caching Onboard Vessel is the storage of frequently used content on a vessel so it can be served locally and reduce repeated external transfers.
Software
Content Delivery Network
Content Delivery Network is a distributed network of servers that caches and serves content from locations closer to users, reducing latency and origin server load.
Software
Contested Environment Communications
Contested Environment Communications is communications designed to continue operating when interference, jamming, or adversarial conditions are present.
Concept/Framework
Continuous Deployment
Continuous Deployment is a software delivery practice in which validated code changes are automatically released to production without manual release steps.
Operations
Control Network
A control network is a dedicated or logically separated network that carries supervision, command, and management traffic for systems or infrastructure. It exists so control functions are not mixed with…
Concept/Framework
Controller
A controller is a component that receives input about system state, compares it with a target or rule set, and outputs a control action. It may be implemented in dedicated…
Hardware
Convergence Time
Convergence time is the period required for a routing system to process changes, exchange information, and reach a stable and usable forwarding state. It is a measure of control-plane responsiveness.
Concept/Framework
Core Network
Core Network is the central part of a communication network that connects aggregation, service, and transport functions, providing centralized connectivity and control.
Concept/Framework