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MOBILE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sixth generation
1, record 1, English, sixth%20generation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 6G 1, record 1, English, 6G
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] 6G is the sixth generation of internet and mobile communication technology. 2, record 1, English, - sixth%20generation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sixième génération
1, record 1, French, sixi%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 6G 2, record 1, French, 6G
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La 6G [est] la sixième génération de technologies de communication sans fil [...] 3, record 1, French, - sixi%C3%A8me%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Modernization of Military Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- satellite communications on-the-move
1, record 2, English, satellite%20communications%20on%2Dthe%2Dmove
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SOTM 1, record 2, English, SOTM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- satcom on-the-move 2, record 2, English, satcom%20on%2Dthe%2Dmove
correct
- SOTM 3, record 2, English, SOTM
correct
- SOTM 3, record 2, English, SOTM
- satellite on-the-move 4, record 2, English, satellite%20on%2Dthe%2Dmove
correct
- SOTM 4, record 2, English, SOTM
correct
- SOTM 4, record 2, English, SOTM
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Satcom on-the-move(SOTM), or satellite communications on-the-move, is a phrase used in the context of mobile satellite technology, specifically relating to military ground vehicles. The basic principle behind satcom on-the-move is that a vehicle equipped with a satellite antenna is able to establish communication with a satellite and maintain that communication while the vehicle is moving. 3, record 2, English, - satellite%20communications%20on%2Dthe%2Dmove
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Modernisation du matériel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- télécommunication par satellite en mouvement
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9communication%20par%20satellite%20en%20mouvement
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SOTM 1, record 2, French, SOTM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- near field communication
1, record 3, English, near%20field%20communication
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NFC 2, record 3, English, NFC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] very short range wireless communication technology that supports the use of mobile handsets by touch-based interaction... 3, record 3, English, - near%20field%20communication
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- communication en champ proche
1, record 3, French, communication%20en%20champ%20proche
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCP 2, record 3, French, CCP
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique d'échange de données par radiofréquence, qui se fonde sur la production d'un champ électromagnétique à faible puissance permettant d'établir, au voisinage d'une antenne, une liaison sans fil de courte distance. 3, record 3, French, - communication%20en%20champ%20proche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La liaison établie est le plus souvent de l'ordre de quelques centimètres. 3, record 3, French, - communication%20en%20champ%20proche
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
communication en champ proche; CCP : terme, sigle et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 9 août 2013. 4, record 3, French, - communication%20en%20champ%20proche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-10-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Emergency Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- command vehicle
1, record 4, English, command%20vehicle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Command vehicles are mobile communication and incident control centers. They combine wireless communication systems, advanced information technology work stations, high-power scene lighting, and meeting space within a self-contained, climate controlled environment. 2, record 4, English, - command%20vehicle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Gestion des urgences
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- véhicule de commandement
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20commandement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- free-space optics
1, record 5, English, free%2Dspace%20optics
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FSO 1, record 5, English, FSO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- free space optics 2, record 5, English, free%20space%20optics
correct
- FSO 3, record 5, English, FSO
correct
- FSO 3, record 5, English, FSO
- free-space photonics 4, record 5, English, free%2Dspace%20photonics
correct
- FSP 5, record 5, English, FSP
correct
- FSP 5, record 5, English, FSP
- optical wireless 6, record 5, English, optical%20wireless
correct
- wireless optics 1, record 5, English, wireless%20optics
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technology that uses light propagating in free space to transmit data between two points. 7, record 5, English, - free%2Dspace%20optics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Free-Space Optics (also known as FSO, Wireless Optics or Optical Wireless) is an optical data, voice and video transmission system. Like fiber optic cable, wireless optics communication systems use laser light to transmit a digital signal between two transceivers. However, unlike fiber, the laser like is transtmited through the air (free-space) instead of through a glass strand. In order for the digital signal to be transmitted and received, there must be clear line of site between each wireless optics unit. In other words, there should be no obstructions such as trees or buildings between the transceiver units. 1, record 5, English, - free%2Dspace%20optics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The technology is useful where the physical connection of the transmit and receive locations is difficult, for example in cities where the laying of fibre optic cables is expensive. Free Space Optics is also used to communicate between space-craft, since outside of the atmosphere there is little to distort the signal. The optical links usually use infrared laser light, although low-data-rate communication over short distances is possible using LEDs [Light Emitting Diode]. IrDA [Infrared Data Association] is a very simple form of free-space optical communications. Distances up to the order of 10 km are possible, but the distance and data rate of connection is highly dependent on atmospheric conditions. 7, record 5, English, - free%2Dspace%20optics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Information Technology and Communications, IrDA refers to Infrared Data Association, a standard for communication between devices(such as computers, PDAs and mobile phones) over short distances using infrared signals. 8, record 5, English, - free%2Dspace%20optics
Record 5, Key term(s)
- free space photonics
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- optique sans fil
1, record 5, French, optique%20sans%20fil
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'optique sans fil et la radio sont deux technologies foncièrement différentes qui ont longtemps été considérées comme concurrentes. [...] Avec l'optique sans fil, on obtient de très hauts débits garantis jusqu'à 10 Gb [gigabits] se propageant sur de courtes ou de moyennes distances (entre 100 m et 2 km), en «full duplex». 1, record 5, French, - optique%20sans%20fil
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-12-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mobile Technical Office
1, record 6, English, Mobile%20Technical%20Office
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MTO 1, record 6, English, MTO
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The MTO, consisting of a laptop computer integrated with Global Positioning System(GPS) and a wireless communication modem, was developed primarily to provide capabilities to transfer digital data through the use of wireless telecommunications technology including the geo-positioning of vehicle-based mobile units with coordinate information derived from GPS satellites. The system allows field staff working in remote areas to utilize their vehicles as mobile versions of their office. 1, record 6, English, - Mobile%20Technical%20Office
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Bureau technique mobile
1, record 6, French, Bureau%20technique%20mobile
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MTO 1, record 6, French, MTO
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système MTO, qui consiste en un ordinateur portatif incorporant le système GPS (Système de positionnement global) ainsi qu'un modem de communication sans fil, a été mis au point principalement pour offrir la capacité de transférer des données numériques par le biais de la technologie de télécommunication sans fil, incluant le positionnement géographique d'unités mobiles montées sur un véhicule à partir de coordonnées dérivées de satellites GPS. Le système permet aux personnes travaillant sur le terrain en régions éloignées d'utiliser leurs véhicules comme versions mobiles de leurs bureaux. 1, record 6, French, - Bureau%20technique%20mobile
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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