communications controller

  • 1communications controller —    A control unit whose operations are managed by one or more programs stored and executed in the unit …

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  • 2IBM 3705 Communications Controller — The IBM 3705 Communications Controller was a simple computer which attached to a IBM System/360 or System/370. Its purpose was to connect communication lines to the mainframe channel. It was a first communications controller of the popular IBM… …

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  • 3Controller Pilot Data Link Communications — (CPDLC), also referred to as Controller Pilot Data Link (CPDL), is a method by which air traffic controllers can communicate with pilots over a datalink system. Contents 1 Necessity 2 Use of CPDLC 3 Implementation …

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  • 4Controller-area network — (CAN or CAN bus) is a computer network protocol and bus standard designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other without a host computer.It was designed specifically for automotive applications but is now also used… …

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  • 5Controller area network — Controller–area network (CAN or CAN bus) is a vehicle bus standard designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other within a vehicle without a host computer. CAN is a message based protocol, designed specifically for… …

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  • 6Communications-based train control — CBTC deployment in Metro de Madrid, Spain …

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  • 7controller-pilot data-link communications — A means of direct electronic communication between the controller and the pilot, using a data link instead of voice. These communications may include clearances, requests, reports, or any related ATS (air traffic services) information …

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  • 8Flight controller — Flight controllers are personnel who aid in the operations of a space flight, working in Mission Control Centers such as NASA s Mission Control Center, or ESA s Operations Center. Flight controllers sit at computer consoles and use telemetry to… …

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  • 9Next Generation Data Communications — Next Generation (NextGen) Data Communications, an element of the Next Generation Air Transportation System, will significantly reduce controller to pilot communications and controller workload, whilst improving safety[1]. Description In the… …

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  • 10Programmable logic controller — A programmable logic controller (PLC) or programmable controller is a digital computer used for automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines. PLCs are used in many different industries and machines… …

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