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WAYSIDE MESSAGING SERVER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Software
- Stationary Equipment (Railroads)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wayside messaging server
1, record 1, English, wayside%20messaging%20server
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WMS 2, record 1, English, WMS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A wayside messaging server connects to a wayside radio in order to send [positive train control] messaging about the wayside signaling back to the [back office server]. 3, record 1, English, - wayside%20messaging%20server
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Logiciels
- Matériel fixe (Chemins de fer)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- serveur de messagerie en voie
1, record 1, French, serveur%20de%20messagerie%20en%20voie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
- Software
- Stationary Equipment (Railroads)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wayside interface unit
1, record 2, English, wayside%20interface%20unit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WIU 1, record 2, English, WIU
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] wayside devices connect to the wayside messaging server through a wayside interface unit(WIU). 2, record 2, English, - wayside%20interface%20unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
- Logiciels
- Matériel fixe (Chemins de fer)
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- unité d'interfaçage en voie
1, record 2, French, unit%C3%A9%20d%27interfa%C3%A7age%20en%20voie
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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