COASTComputer Operation, Audit, and Security Technology.
coast Earth stationAn Earth station in the fixed-satellite service or, in some cases, in the maritime mobile-satellite service, located at a specified fixed point on land to…
Coast Guard NumberThe official number assigned to a particular vessel by the U S Coast Guard at the time of registration by the Coast Guard.
coast stationA land station in the maritime mobile service. [RR]
Coastal FloodingFlooding that occurs from storms where water is driven onto land from an adjacent body of water.
Coastal Planning AreasDistinct geographic locations subject to site-specific, ongoing management and/or regulatory planning within legally defined, fixed boundaries that…
Coastal WatersIn the Great Lakes region, the waters within the territorial jurisdiction of the United States consisting of the Great Lakes, their connecting waters…
Coastal Waters Forecast (CWF)The marine forecast for areas, including bays, harbors, and sounds, from a line approximating the mean high water mark (average height of high water over…
Coastal Zone Management ActNational law encouraging states to develop coastal management programs. The act establishes a method for the federal government to approve states´ plans…
Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides funding for implementation and sets standards (including prevention of non-point…
Coastal/Lakeshore Flood AdvisoryMinor flooding is possible (i.e., over and above normal high tide levels. Coastal/Lakeshore Flood Advisories are issued using the Coastal/Lakeshore Hazard…
Coastal/Lakeshore Flood WarningFlooding that will pose a serious threat to life and property is occurring, imminent or highly likely.
Coastal/Lakeshore Flood WatchFlooding with significant impacts is possible. Coastal/Lakeshore Flood Watches are issued using the Coastal/Lakeshore Hazard Message (CFW) product.
Coastal/Lakeshore Flooding(i) (Oceanic) Coastal Flooding is the inundation of land areas adjacent to bodies of salt water connected to the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, or Gulf of…
Coaster gateA rectangular gate similar in construction and appearance to the tractor gate except sealing is accomplished in much the same way as a ring seal gate.
coasting modeIn timing-dependent systems, a free-running operational timing mode in which continuous or periodic measurement of clock error, i.e.
coaxial cable (coax)A cable consisting of a center conductor surrounded by an insulating material and a concentric outer conductor and optional protective covering, all of…
cobalamin(koh-BAL-uh-min) A vitamin that is needed to make red blood cells and DNA (the genetic material in cells) and to keep nerve cells healthy.
cobalt 60A radioactive form of the metal cobalt, which is used as a source of radiation to treat cancer.
Cobble (cobblestone)A rock fragment, usually rounded or semirounded, with an average dimension between 3 to 12 inches; will pass a 12-inch screen, but not a 3-inch screen.
COBOLAcronym for common business oriented language. A programming language designed for business data processing.
COBRAA Federal law that may allow you to temporarily keep health coverage after your employment ends, you lose coverage as a dependent of the covered employee…
Cobra BallModified EC130 OAMP aircraft (see Cobra Eye).
COBRA coverageCongress passed the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health benefit provisions in 1986.
Cobra DaneL-Band phased array radar at Shemya AFB, AK.
coccyx(KOK-six) The small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is made up of 3-5 fused bones. Also called tailbone.
Cockayne syndromeA genetic condition characterized by short stature, premature aging, sensitivity to light, and possibly deafness and mental retardation.
code bookDocument containing plain text and code equivalents in a systematic arrangement, or a technique of machine encryption using a word substitution technique.
code characterA character that (a) is used to represent a discrete value or symbol and (b) is derived in accordance with a code.
code conversionConversion of signals, or groups of signals, in one code into corresponding signals, or groups of signals, in another code. 2.
code elementOne of a set of parts of which the characters in a given code may be composed.
code generatorA system that writes code for you in a low-level language, such as code to implement the backend of a compiler. See "program generator".
code group[A] group of letters, numbers, or both in a code system used to represent a plain text word, phrase, or sentence.
Code HolderAn assignee of an NXX code which was allocated by the CO Code Administrator. When an NXX Code becomes pooled, the Code Holder becomes the LERG Assignee
Code of Federal RegulationsThe Code of Federal Regulations contains useful information on the laws regulating U.S. visa policy.
code pageOrdered set of characters in which a numeric index (code point) is associated with each character of a particular writing system.
code pointNumeric value in Unicode encoding or in a code page; corresponds to a character.
code restrictionA service feature by which certain terminals are prevented from accessing certain features of the network.
code setThe complete set of representations defined by a particular code and language.
code structureThe basic characteristics of a code: its length and generic representation. [T1.238-1994/97] [T1.266-2000]
code subpatternA "regular expression" subpattern whose real purpose is to execute some Perl code, for example, the (?{...}) and (??{...}) subpatterns.
Code TemplateA software tool used to develop a module for multiple general applications.
code vocabulary[A] set of plain text words, numerals, phrases, or sentences for which code equivalents are assigned in a code system. [INFOSEC-99]
code wordIn a code, a word that consists of a sequence of symbols assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning.
code-division multiple access (CDMA)A coding scheme, used as a modulation technique, in which multiple channels are independently coded for transmission over a single wideband channel.
code-transparent data communicationA mode of data communication that uses protocols that do not depend for their correct functioning on the data character set or data code used.
codebaseWorks together with the code attribute in the <APPLET> tag to give a complete specification of where to find the main applet class file: code specifies…
codecAcronym for coder-decoder. 1. An assembly consisting of an encoder and a decoder in one piece of equipment. 2.
coded character setA character set established in accordance with unambiguous rules that define the character set and the one-to-one relationships between the characters of…
coded imageA representation of a display image in a form suitable for storage and processing.
coded setA set of elements onto which another set of elements has been mapped according to a code.
codeine(KOH-deen) A drug made from opium or morphine that is used to relieve pain and to prevent coughing and diarrhea. Codeine is a type of opiate.
codeine phosphate(KOH-deen FOS-fayt) A drug made from opium or morphine that is used to relieve pain and to prevent coughing and diarrhea.
CodesLegal documents that regulate construction to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people.
Codex Alimentarius CommissionAn international regulatory body (part of FAO) responsible for the definition of a set of international food standards.
codingLitigation Support: Automated or human process through which documents are examined and evaluated using predetermined codes, and the results of those…
coding sequenceThat portion of a gene which directly specifies the amino acid sequence of its product.
coding strandThe strand of a DNA double helix that contains the same base sequence (after substituting U for T) found in the mRNA molecule resulting from transcription…
CODIS administratoran employee of the laboratory responsible for administration and security of the laboratory’s CODIS at a laboratory that owns the database and/or known…
CodominanceSituation in which two different alleles for a genetic trait are both expressed. See also: autosomal dominant, recessive gene
CodonA group of three nucleotides that specifies addition of one of the 20 amino acids during translation of an mRNA into a polypeptide.
codon optimizationAn experimental strategy in which codons within a cloned gene - ones not generally used by the host cell translation system - are changed by in vitro…
Coefficient of consolidationA coefficient that relates the change in excess pore pressure with time to the excess pore pressure diffusion in the soil mass in terms of soil mass and…
Coefficient of Heat Transmission (U-Value)A value that describes the ability of a material to conduct heat. The number of Btu that flow through 1 square foot of material, in one hour.
Coefficient of Performance (COP)A ratio of the work or useful energy output of a system versus the amount of work or energy inputted into the system as determined by using the same…
Coefficient of Utilization (CU)A term used for lighting appliances; the ratio of lumens received on a flat surface to the light output, in lumens, from a lamp; used to evaluate the…
Coenzyme (cofactor)An organic molecule, such as a vitamin, that binds to an enzyme and is required for its catalytic activity.
coenzyme Q10A substance found in most tissues in the body, and in many foods. It can also be made in the laboratory.
CoercivityThe level of demagnetizing force that would need to be applied to a tape or magnetic particle to reduce the remanent magnetization to zero.