Technology terms starting with F

915 terms

  1. FS - U.S. Forest Service, feasibility study, factor of safety.
  2. FS 3 Future Strategic Strategy Study.
  3. FS&E Facility Siting and Environment (MILCON term). 113
  4. FSAF Future Surface-to-Air [Missile] Family.
  5. FSC (1) Fire Solution Computer. (2) Fire Support Coordination.
  6. FSCATT Fire Support CATT [for Weapons] (US Army term).
  7. FSCL Fire Support Coordination Line.
  8. FSD OBSOLETE. Full Scale Development Phase. See EMD.
  9. FSDPSK Abbreviation for filtered symmetric differential phase-shift keying.
  10. FSE Fire Support Element.
  11. FSK Abbreviation for frequency-shift keying.
  12. FSM Firmware Support Manual.
  13. FSP Facility Security Plan.
  14. FSS Fixed Satellite Service.
  15. FSST Forward Space Support in-Theater.
  16. FST Flight System Testbed .
  17. FSU Former Soviet Union.
  18. FSU Republics Former Soviet Union Republics.
  19. FT Feet (or foot)
  20. FTAM Abbreviation for file transfer, access, and management.
  21. FTC Federal Trade Commission.
  22. FTD OBSOLETE. Foreign Technology Division (USAF), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. See NAIC.
  23. FTI Fixed Target Indicator
  24. FTLS Formal Top-Level Specification.
  25. FTP File Transfer Protocol (ADP/Internet term).
  26. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) An Internet protocol that enables the transfer of files between computers over a network or the Internet.
  27. FTP archive A collection of files that are available by using file transfer protocol (FTP). Synonyms file archive, file site.
  28. FTP mail A method of accessing and retrieving FTP-based files via e-mail.
  29. FTR Flight Test Round.
  30. FTS (1) Flight Test Summary (2) Federal Telephone Service
  31. FTS 2000 Federal Telecommunications System 2000.
  32. FTS2000 Abbreviation for Federal Telecommunications System 2000. The designation for a defunct Federal telecommunications contract replaced by the contract…
  33. FTS2001 Abbreviation for Federal Telecommunications System. A contract to provide a consolidated telecommunications capability to support Federal agencies with…
  34. FTV (1) Functional Technology Validation. (2) Flight Test Vehicle.
  35. FTX Field Training Exercise.
  36. FU Fire Unit (PATRIOT).
  37. FUE First Unit Equipped. 114
  38. full access token An access token with the maximum privileges authorized for the account. Used by User Account Control (UAC).
  39. full carrier A carrier that is transmitted without reduction in power, i.e., a carrier that is of sufficient level to demodulate the sideband(s).
  40. full carrier single-sideband emission A single-sideband emission without reduction of the carrier. [NTIA] [RR]
  41. Full Clone A copy of the original virtual machine that has no further dependence on the parent virtual machine. See also Linked Clone.
  42. full duration at half maximum (FDHM) Full width at half maximum in which the independent variable is time. See full width at half maximum.
  43. full load level (FLL) The peak voltage level of a nominal 400-Hz sine wave required to excite the analog-to-digital converter of the transmit channel unit to the extremes of…
  44. full mesh topology A network architecture in which each network segment can reach any other network segment directly through a point-to-point physical or logical connection.
  45. Full Mission Capable Material condition of an aircraft or training device indicting that it can perform all of its missions. Also called FMC.
  46. full modulation In an analog-to-digital converter, the condition in which the input signal amplitude has just reached the threshold at which clipping begins to occur.
  47. Full Operational Capability (FOC) The full attainment of the capability to employ effectively a weapon, item of equipment, or system of approved specific characteristics, which is manned…
  48. full privilege access token An access token with the maximum privileges authorized for the account. Used by User Account Control (UAC).
  49. full processing All processing functions required to recover the information bits from a received signal.
  50. Full Rate Production Production of economic quantities following stabilization of the system design and prove-out of the production process.
  51. Full Screen Mode A mode of operation in which a virtual machine's display occupies the host computer's entire screen. See also Normal (Windowed) Mode.
  52. full virtualization You can deploy Red Hat Virtualization in one of two choices: full virtualization or para-virtualization.
  53. full volume encryption key The algorithm-specific key that is used to encrypt (and optionally, diffuse) data on disk sectors.
  54. full width at half maximum (FWHM) An expression of the extent of a function, given by the difference between the two extreme values of the independent variable at which the dependent…
  55. full-duplex (FDX) circuit A circuit that permits simultaneous transmission in both directions.
  56. full-duplex (FDX) operation Synonym duplex operation.
  57. full-motion operation In television, a video frame update rate that provides the appearance of full motion without flicker or smear problems.
  58. full-text index A resource that is compiled by the Index engine to enable full-text search of documents, document properties, and content stored outside the workspace but…
  59. full-text search The ability to search a data file for specific words, numbers and/or combinations or patterns thereof.
  60. full-text search index An index that allows users to perform a full-text search on a Web site.
  61. Full-text sorting Sorting of search results based on the full textual content of a field (or a configurable number of characters).
  62. Fully Configured End Item The final combination of end products, component parts, and/or materials, which is fully ready for its intended operational use.
  63. fully connected mesh network See network topology.
  64. Fully Connected Network (FCN) A network in which each node is directly connected with every other node.
  65. fully connected topology See network topology.
  66. fully evaluating operator An operator that evaluates all of its arguments to produce a result. Standard arithmetic operators, such as +, are fully evaluating.
  67. fully intermateable connectors Connectors from one source that mate with complementary components from other sources without mechanical damage and with transmission properties…
  68. fully qualified class name The name of a class, including any package name and enclosing class name. Given the following class outline package oddments; class Outer { public class…
  69. fully qualified domain name (FQDN) The complete name of a specific computer on the Internet, consisting of the computer's host name and its domain name.
  70. fully virtualized See Full virtualization.
  71. Fumigation A pattern of plume dispersion produced when a convective boundary layer grows upward into a plume trapped in a stable layer.
  72. function A built-in formula that performs a specialized calculation automatically.
  73. function signal A set of signal elements that is used to transmit or represent a function-control character that actuates a control function, such as carriage return…
  74. Functional Analysis An approach to the solution of a problem, in which the problem is broken down into its component function, such as intelligence, firepower, or mobility.
  75. Functional Baseline (1) Established after the system requirements analysis/design activity has completed the definition of the system functions and associated data, interface…
  76. functional classification system See structured-functional filing system.
  77. functional component (FC) In intelligent networks, an elemental call-processing component that directs internal network resources to perform specific actions, such as collecting…
  78. Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) The formal examination of functional characteristics test data for configuration item, prior to acceptance, to verify that the item has achieved the…
  79. Functional Economic Analysis (FEA) A structured proposal that serves as the principal part of a decision package for enterprise leadership.
  80. Functional Kill The destruction of a target by disabling vital components in a way not immediately detectable, but which nevertheless prevents the target from functioning…
  81. functional profile A standardization document that characterizes the requirements of a standard or group of standards, and specifies how the options and ambiguities in the…
  82. functional programming A style of programming associated with languages such as Haskell. Functional programming languages are more closely tied to a mathematical concept of…
  83. functional property If a property is functional, for a given individual, there can be at most one individual that is related to the individual via the property.
  84. functional records schedule Schedules that categorize records series by the business function to which they pertain rather than by the program units where they are maintained
  85. functional signaling In an integrated services digital network (ISDN), signaling in which the signaling messages are unambiguous and have clearly defined meanings that are…
  86. functional signaling link A combination of a communications link and the associated transfer control functions.
  87. Functional Support Systematized methodologies and procedures, or a common set of standards, applied to materiel acquisition programs.
  88. functional surface A surface representation which stores a single z value (as opposed to multiple z values) for any given x,y location.
  89. Functional Technology Validation (FTV) Program with the intent of proving or disproving a technology is useful for a given application. 115
  90. Functional Testing The portion of testing in which the advertised features of a system are tested for correct operation.
  91. functional unit 1. An entity of hardware, software, or both, capable of accomplishing a specified purpose. 2. A functionally distinct part of a basic component [ITSEC].
  92. functionality The ability of equipment to operate as expected during actual service conditions in a central office. [T1.304-1989]
  93. functionality class A predefined set of complimentary security enforcing functions capable of being implemented in a Target of Evaluation [ITSEC].
  94. fundamental Of a periodic wave, the sinusoidal component, i.e., Fourier component, having the lowest frequency.
  95. fundamental mode The lowest order mode of a waveguide. Note: In optical fibers, the fundamental mode is designated LP01 or HE11.
  96. Funding Profile Program funding, usually displayed in columnar spreadsheet format by years, starting with previous year through current year and out-years.
  97. Funnel Cloud A condensation funnel extending from the base of a towering cumulus or Cb, associated with a rotating column of air that is not in contact with the ground…
  98. funny character Someone like Larry, or one of his peculiar friends. Also refers to the strange prefixes that Perl requires as noun markers on its variables.
  99. furcate Synonym break out.
  100. Fuse A safety device consisting of a short length of relatively fine wire, mounted in a holder or contained in a cartridge and connected as part of an…