ExpertGlossary terms starting with C

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  1. cryptosynchronization [The] process by which a receiving decrypting cryptographic logic attains the same internal state as the transmitting encrypting logic. [INFOSEC-99]
  2. cryptosystem Associated COMSEC items interacting to provide a single means of encryption or decryption. [INFOSEC]
  3. Cryptozoology The study and pursuit of cryptids, creatures traditionally considered mythical, folkloric or previously extinct.
  4. crystal habit The size and shape of the crystals in a crystalline solid. Also known as habit.
  5. crystal oscillator (XO) An oscillator in which the frequency is controlled by a piezoelectric crystal. Note 1: A crystal oscillator may require controlled temperature because its…
  6. Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cell A type of photovoltaic cell made from a single crystal or a polycrystalline slice of silicon.
  7. CS (1) OBSOLETE. See Corps SAM. (2) Contracting Specialist. (3) Contract Start.
  8. CS/CSS Combat Support and Combat Service Support (USAF budget term).
  9. CSA Chief of Staff of the Army.
  10. CSAF Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
  11. CSC Computer Software Component.
  12. CSCE OBSOLETE Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. (See OSCE)
  13. CSCSC Cost/Schedule Control System Criteria.
  14. CSD (1) Constant Speed Drive. (2) Critical System Demonstration.
  15. CSDRBL Considerable
  16. CSE Center for Security Evaluations (DCI).
  17. CSEDS Combat System Engineering Development Site, supporting the AEGIS Weapon System, located in Cherry Hill, NJ.
  18. CSF The fluid that flows in and around the hollow spaces of the brain and spinal cord, and between two of the meninges (the thin layers of tissue that cover…
  19. CSI Conditional Symmetric Instability
  20. CSIP Current Systems Improvement Program.
  21. CSIZE Constellation Size.
  22. CSL Computer Systems Laboratory.
  23. CSM (1) Core Support Module (*C2E term). (2) Communications Support Model.
  24. CSMA Abbreviation for carrier sense multiple access.
  25. CSMA/CA Abbreviation for carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance.
  26. CSMA/CD Abbreviation for carrier sense multiple access with collision detection.
  27. CSNI Communications Shared Network Interface (NATO term). 67
  28. CSO Closely Spaced Objects.
  29. CSOC See Consolidated Space Operations Center.
  30. CSOM Computer System Operators Manual
  31. CSOSS Combat System Operational System Sequencing
  32. CSP A type of tumor found in breast or prostate tissue. It is often large and bulky and grows quickly.
  33. CSR Customer Service Representative
  34. CSRD Computer System Requirements Document.
  35. CSS Cascading Style Sheet - a technology used for webpages to format fonts and control layouts on the computer display.
  36. CSSCS Combat Service Support Control System (USA term).
  37. CSSLAB Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board.
  38. CSSO Computer Systems Security Officer.
  39. CSSPAB Computer System Security and Privacy Advisory Board.
  40. CSSTSS Combat Service Support Training Simulation System (US Army term).
  41. CST Central Standard Time
  42. CST (Cartridge System Tape) a standard length tape cartridge with a nominal uncompressed capacity of approximately 400 Mbytes.
  43. CSTC Consolidated Space Test Center.
  44. CSTI Civil Space Technology Initiative.
  45. CSTL coastal
  46. CSU (1) Computer Software Unit. (2) Communications System Utilization.
  47. CSUR Communications System Utilization Report.
  48. csvde A command-line tool for importing and exporting directory contents, such as schema definitions and directory objects, that are stored as comma-separated…
  49. CT (1) Counter-terrorism. (2) Communications Terminal. (3) Control Telemetry. (4) Cryptologic Technician (Navy occupation specialty).
  50. CT scan A series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body taken from different angles. The pictures are created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine.
  51. CT-2103 A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel combined with a protein called poliglumex that may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel.
  52. CT-2106 A form of the anticancer drug camptothecin that may have fewer side effects and work better than camptothecin.
  53. CT-2584 A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may prevent the growth of blood vessels from surrounding tissue into a solid tumor.
  54. CT-322 A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. CT-322 prevents the growth of new blood vessels needed for tumors to grow and may kill cancer cells.
  55. CT53518 A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It may stop cancer cell growth by blocking certain enzymes and by preventing the…
  56. CTACS Contingency Theater Air Control System (JFACC term).
  57. CTAPS Contingency Theater Automated Planning System (USAF).
  58. CTB (1) Communications Test Bed. (2) Comprehensive Test Ban [Treaty term].
  59. CTBM Conventionally-0armed TBM.
  60. CTC A procedure in which a detailed picture of the colon is created by an x-ray machine linked to a computer. Also called computed tomographic colonography.
  61. CTCC Critical Technology Coordinating Committee.
  62. CTD Communications Test Driver.
  63. CTE (1) Center for Test and Evaluation (JIEO term) (2) Common Test Environment.
  64. CTEIP Central Test and Evaluation Investment Program. A DoD program for centrally funding selected test investments proposed by the Services and Defense…
  65. CTF Warsong Gulch Battleground
  66. CTI Concept Technology Insertion.
  67. CTL (certificate trust list) A signed list of root certification authority certificates that an administrator considers reputable for designated purposes, such as client…
  68. CTN CALS Test Network.
  69. CTOC Corps Tactical Operations Center.
  70. CTOL Conventional Takeoff/Landing aircraft.
  71. CTP Abbreviation for 1. cytidine 5'-triphosphate, which is required for RNA synthesis since it is a direct precursor molecule; 2. Chloroplast transit peptide.
  72. CTP (Conference Technology Provider) A provider of data conferencing services such as real-time video, audio, and telephony integration. [Exchange 2000]
  73. CTPE Central Tactical Processing Element.
  74. CTPP Consolidated Targets Program Plan.
  75. CTR Cooperative Threat Reduction (Treaty negotiation term).
  76. CTR - Click Through Rate Click Through Rate is a measure of the number of clicks received from the number of ad impressions delivered.
  77. CTRS Centers
  78. CTS (1) Clear To Send ( TelComm /Computer term). (2) Contact Test Set (USA IFTE term).
  79. CTS (Cartridge Tape Subsystem) forms the data path between the cartridge library and the host system. It includes tape control units and tape cartridge transports.
  80. CTSS Computer and Telecommunications Staff.
  81. CTT Commanders Tactical Terminal (US Army).
  82. CTT-H/R Commanders Tactical Terminal Hybrid Receiver (USA term).
  83. CTV Control Test Vehicle(s).
  84. CTX Abbreviation for Centrex® service.
  85. CTY city
  86. CU Cumulus clouds - Detached clouds, generally dense and with sharp outlines, showing vertical development in the form of domes, mounds, or towers.
  87. Cube Law In reference to wind energy, for any given instant, the power available in the wind is proportional to the cube of the wind velocity; when wind speed…
  88. Cube' powder Powdered root of a shrub of the legume family. The powder contains rotenone which is used to kill fish.
  89. cubic feet Measurement of volume for records and manuscripts, 1'x1'x1'; also shown as cu. ft. or c.f.
  90. Cubic Feet Per Second A unit expressing rates of discharge. One cubic foot per second is equal to the discharge through a rectangular cross section, 1 foot wide by 1 foot deep…
  91. Cubic feet per second (cfs or ft3/s) A unit of discharge for measurement of a flowing liguid equal to a flow of 1 cubic foot per second (448.8 gallons per minute (gpm), 7.
  92. Cubic Feet per Second (CFS) The flow rate or discharge equal to one cubic foot (of water, usually) per second. This rate is equivalent to approximately 7.48 gallons per second.
  93. cubic foot See records storage box.
  94. Cubic Foot (of Natural Gas) A unit of volume equal to 1 cubic foot at a pressure base of 14.73 pounds standard per square inch absolute and a temperature base of 60 degrees…
  95. Cubic foot per second (cfs or ft3/s) As a rate of streamflow, a cubic foot of water passing a reference section in one second of time. A measure of a moving volume of water (1 cfs = 0.
  96. Cubic-inch displacement The size of the engine measured in cubic inches.
  97. Cubicin (KYOO-bih-sin) A drug used to treat certain bacterial skin and bloodstream infections in adults.
  98. CUDIXS Common User Digital Information Exchange System.
  99. Cued Operation The directing of one sensor based upon the data received from another sensor.
  100. Cueing Command The command within a tactic, which specifies the sensor elements coverage volume.