ExpertGlossary terms starting with S

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  1. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) The next-generation SCSI interface, the serial implementation of the SCSI standard, providing greater flexibility, performance, reliability, and…
  2. SASC Senate Arms Service Committee. (US).
  3. SASET Software Architecture Sizing and Estimating Tool.
  4. Sash The secondary part of a window which holds the glazing in place; may be operable or fixed; usually constructed of horizontal and vertical members; sash…
  5. SASL See definition for: Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL)
  6. SASS Space Assets Support System.
  7. Sassy Shad A brand of soft-plastic lure that resembles a shad.
  8. Sastrugi Ridges of snow formed on a snow field by the action of the wind.
  9. SAT 1. Satellite (imagery) 2. Saturday
  10. SATA (Serial ATA) The successor to parallel ATA for data storage; a point-to-point connection that delivers full throughput to each storage device by allowing a single…
  11. SATAN Security Administrators Tool for Analyzing Networks.
  12. SATCOM Satellite Communications.
  13. satellite A chromosomal segment that branches off from the rest of the chromosome but is still connected by a thin filament or stalk.
  14. satellite access In satellite communications systems, the establishment of contact with a communications satellite space station.
  15. Satellite and Missile Surveillance The systematic observation of aerospace for the purpose of detecting, tracking, and characterizing objects, events, and phenomena associated with…
  16. satellite communications A telecommunications service provided via one or more satellite relays and their associated uplinks and downlinks.
  17. satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) A satellite-based direct-broadcast radio service in which digitally encoded audio entertainment material is broadcast to Earth-based receivers, either…
  18. satellite DNA Highly repetitive DNA in plant and animal genomes, consisting of millions of copies of sequences typically in the range 5-500 bp long.
  19. satellite Earth terminal Synonym Earth terminal.
  20. satellite emergency position-indicating radiobeacon An Earth station in the mobile-satellite service the emissions of which are intended to facilitate search and rescue operations. [RR]
  21. Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act Of 1999 (SHVIA) An Act modifying the Satellite Home Viewer Act of 1988, SHVIA permits satellite companies to provide local broadcast TV signals to all subscribers who…
  22. Satellite Hydrology Program A NOHRSC program that uses satellite data to generate areal extent of snow cover data over large areas of the western United States.
  23. satellite image A picture of the earth taken from an earth-orbital satellite. Satellite images may be produced photographically or by on-board scanners (e.g., MSS).
  24. satellite imagery Imagery that is collected using a space-borne remote system that is in orbit around the Earth.
  25. satellite link A radio link between a transmitting Earth station and a receiving Earth station through one satellite.
  26. Satellite Master Antenna Television (SMATV) A satellite dish system used to deliver signals to multiple dwelling units (e.g., apartment buildings and trailer parks).
  27. satellite network A satellite system or a part of a satellite system, consisting of only one satellite and the cooperating Earth stations. [RR] 2.
  28. satellite operation See satellite PBX.
  29. satellite PBX A PBX system that is not equipped with attendant positions, and is associated with an attended main PBX system.
  30. satellite period See period (of a satellite).
  31. Satellite Reconnaissance Intelligence gathered through collection systems involved in assessing the capabilities, methods of operation, signal intercept, photo reconnaissance, and…
  32. satellite relay An active or passive satellite repeater that relays signals between two terminals.
  33. satellite RNA A small, self-splicing RNA molecule that accompanies several plant viruses, including tobacco ringspot virus. Synonym: viroid.
  34. Satellite RNA (viroids) A small, self-splicing RNA molecule that accompanies several plant viruses, including tobacco ringspot virus.
  35. satellite system A space system using one or more artificial Earth satellites. [NTIA] [RR] [47CFR]
  36. Satisfaction of Mortgage A document issued by a mortgagee (the lender) when a mortgage is paid in full.
  37. SATKA Surveillance, Acquisition, Tracking, and Kill Assessment.
  38. SATL Satellite
  39. SATP Space Applications Technology Program.
  40. SATRAK Satellite Tracking.
  41. satraplatin (SA-truh-PLA-tin) A substance being studied in the treatment of prostate and other types of cancer.
  42. saturated fat (SA-chu-RAY-ted…) A type of fat with certain chemical properties that is usually solid at room temperature.
  43. Saturated steam Steam at the temperature that corresponds to its boiling temperature at the same pressure.
  44. Saturated unit weight The wet unit weight of soil when saturated. See unit weight.
  45. Saturated zone A zone in which all voids are filled with water. The area below the water table where all open spaces are filled with water. See ground water.
  46. Saturation Saturation The condition in which the partial pressure of any fluid constituent (water in the atmospheric air) is equal to its maximum possible partial…
  47. Saturation (and internal vibration) A method of compacting soil using water added to soil and internal vibrators (such as a concrete vibrator) are worked down through the depth of soil…
  48. Saturation Vapor Pressure The vapor pressure of a system, at a given temperature, wherein the vapor of a substance is in equilibrium with a plane surface of that substance's pure…
  49. SATURN Name of NASA rocket booster.
  50. SATVUL Satellite Vulnerability.
  51. Savanna A flat grassland of tropical and subtropical regions usually having distinct periods of dry and wet weather.
  52. save To make a local copy of a file that is attached to a document.
  53. save conflict A save conflict occurs when two or more users edit the same document in an application on a server at the same time.
  54. saved state A manner of storing a virtual machine so that it can be quickly resumed, similar to a hibernated laptop.
  55. Savings account A savings account is a deposit account in a bank or credit union that pays interest on your balance-though some institutions require that you have at…
  56. savings and loan association Connecticut law allows the formation of a savings and loan association in either mutual or capital stock form.
  57. Savings and loan association (S&L) An association chartered to hold savings and make real estate loans. Active in long-term financing (mortgages) rather than construction loans.
  58. savings bank Savings banks were initially formed in the early 1800's in the northeastern United States to promote thrift among wage earners.
  59. Savings bonds The US government issues two types of savings bonds: Series EE and Series I. You buy electronic Series EE bonds through a Treasury Direct account for face…
  60. SAW (1) Surface Acoustic Wave. (2) Satellite Attack Warning.
  61. saw palmetto (...pawl-MEH-toh) A shrub that is a member of the palm tree family. An extract made from the berries of this shrub has been studied in the treatment of…
  62. SAW/V Satellite Attack Warning and Verification.
  63. SAWAFE Satellite Attack Warning and Assessment Flight Experiment.
  64. Sawlog A log meeting minimum commercial requirements of diameter, length, and defect. The usual commercial requirements are a minimum of 8´ long with an inside…
  65. SAWRS Supplementary Aviation Reporting Station - the SAWRS program addresses the concerns of users who depend on weather observations for air operations.
  66. Sawtimber Live trees of commercial species containing at least one 12´ sawlog or two noncontiguous 8´ logs.
  67. SAX See Simple API for XML.
  68. SB "SB" is used today as part of the label in our form designations (e.g., PTO/SB/05 ).
  69. SB-715992 A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. SB-715992 blocks a protein that tumor cells need to divide. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor.
  70. SB939 A substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. SB939 blocks the action of an enzyme called histone deacetylase (HDAC) and may stop…
  71. SBA (1) Space-Based Assets. (2) Small Business Administration. 256
  72. SBA Guaranteed Loan Guaranteed loans are made by private lenders and then guaranteed by the SBA. The SBA's share may not exceed $750,000.
  73. SBAMS Space-Based Anti-Missile System.
  74. SBAS (1) Space-Based Architecture Study. (2) Space-Based Acquisition System.
  75. SBCAPE Surface Based CAPE; CAPE calculated using a Surface based parcel.
  76. SBCL Space-Based Chemical Laser.
  77. SBD Site BMC3 Demonstration.
  78. SBE (1) Space Based Element. (2) Synthetic Battlefield Environment.
  79. SBES Space-Based Experimental System.
  80. SBEV Space-Based Experimental Version.
  81. SBFEL Space-Based Free Electron Laser.
  82. SBHE Space-Based Hypervelocity Gun Experiment.
  83. SBHRG Space-Based Hypervelocity Rail Gun.
  84. SBI (1) Space-Based Interceptor. (Replaced by Brilliant Pebbles (BP).) (2) Special Background Investigation.
  85. SBI-CV OBSOLETE. Space-Based Interceptor - Carrier Vehicle.
  86. SBIC (See: Investment Company)
  87. SBIR (1) Space-Based Infrared. (2) Small Business Innovative Research.
  88. SBIRS Space Based Infrared System.
  89. SBIRS GEO SBIRS Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellites.
  90. SBIRS HEO SBIRS Infrared sensors hosted on satellites in Highly Elliptical Orbits.
  91. SBIRS High SBIRS high altitude component consisting of four SBIRS GEO satellites and infrared sensors on two HEO satellites.
  92. SBIRS LEO SBIRS Low Earth Orbit Satellites.
  93. SBIRS Low SBIRS low altitude component consisting of SBIRS LEO satellites. The SBIRS Low component will be designed to provide precision midcourse tracking and…
  94. SBIS (1) Space-Based Imaging Satellite. (2) Space-Based Interceptor System.
  95. SBKEW Space-Based Kinetic Energy Weapon.
  96. SBKKV OBSOLETE. Space-Based Kinetic Kill Vehicle.
  97. SBKV Space-Based Kill Vehicle.
  98. SBL Space-Based Laser.
  99. SBLRD Space-Based Laser Readiness Demonstrator. 257
  100. SBM (1) Space-Based Battle Manager. (2) Strategic Ballistic Missile.