Technology terms starting with T

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  1. thinning 1. Removal of older stems to promote new growth. 2. Removal of excess fruits to improve the size and quality of the remaining fruits. 3.
  2. third party transfers In the simplest terms, a third party transfer moves a file between two GridFTP servers. The following is a more detailed, programmatic description.
  3. third window Of silica-based optical fibers, the transmission window at approximately 1.55 m. Note: The third window is the minimum-loss window in silica-based fibers.
  4. third-order intercept point A point (a) that is an extrapolated convergence--not directly measurable--of intermodulation distortion products in the desired output and (b) that…
  5. this A Java reserved word with several different uses: Within a constructor, it may be used as the first statement to call another constructor in the same…
  6. Thousand-Block (NXX-X) Number Pooling: Thousands-block number pooling is a process by which the 10,000 numbers in a central office code (NXX) are separated into ten sequential blocks of 1,000…
  7. Thousands-block A range of one thousand telephone numbers within an NPA-NXX beginning with X000 and ending with X999, where X is a value from 0 to 9.
  8. Thrashing A situation that occurs when virtual or physical memory is not large enough to hold the full working set of a workload.
  9. thread A series of postings on a particular topic. Threads can be a series of bulletin board messages (for example, when someone posts a question and others…
  10. thread starvation A condition that applies to a thread that is prevented from running by other threads that do not yield or become blocked.
  11. Threat Related to Aggro. This is what a character "gives off" to generate or draw monster aggro.
  12. Threat Agent/Source Either: 1) intent and method targeted at the intentional exploitation of a vulnerability; or 2) a situation and method that may accidentally trigger a…
  13. Threat Analysis The examination of threat sources against system vulnerabilities to determine the threats for a particular system in a particular operational environment.
  14. Threat Assessment Formal description and evaluation of threat to an information system.
  15. Threat Characterization An assessment of the nature, magnitude and intent of an attack in progress.
  16. Threat Corridor (Threat Tube) A tube containing all the objects originating from launch sites and aimed at targets whose spacing is close enough to permit the tube around the object…
  17. Threat Scenario A hypothetical example of the employment of threat systems against ballistic missile defenses for the purpose of analysis and evaluation of those…
  18. Threat Source The intent and method targeted at the intentional exploitation of a vulnerability or a situation and method that may accidentally trigger a vulnerability.
  19. three-bit byte Synonym triplet.
  20. three-factor authentication An authentication method that requires three authentication methods, which may include something the user provides, such as certificates; something the…
  21. three-way calling A switching system service feature that permits users to add a third party at a different number during a call, without the assistance of an attendant.
  22. Threshold the point a system must cross to enter a new state or condition.
  23. threshold current In a laser, the driving current corresponding to lasing threshold.
  24. Threshold Defense A defense strategy that concedes that the target can be destroyed at a price that is not prohibitive, but the presence of the defense is thought to…
  25. threshold extension See FM threshold extension.
  26. threshold frequency In opto-electronics, the frequency of incident radiant energy below which there is no photo-emissive effect.
  27. through group A group of 12 voice-frequency channels transmitted as a unit through a carrier system.
  28. through supergroup An aggregate of 60 voice-frequency channels, i.e., five groups, transmitted as a unit through a carrier system.
  29. through-group equipment In carrier telephone transmission, equipment that accepts the signal from a group receiver output and attenuates it to the proper signal level for…
  30. through-supergroup equipment In carrier telephone transmission, equipment that accepts the multiplexed signal from a supergroup receiver output, amplifies it without frequency…
  31. Throughput A term used to describe the amount of data which can be processed by a system in a given amount of time.
  32. Throughput Rate The number of biometric transactions that a biometric system processes within a stated time interval.
  33. throw A Java keyword that allows the user to throw an exception or any class that implements the "throwable" interface.
  34. throw an exception When an exceptional circumstance arises in a program - often as a result of a logical error, and exception object is created and thrown.
  35. throw statement A statement used to throw an exception. For instance throw new IndexOutOfBoundsException(i+" is too large.");
  36. Throw Weight All weight in an interceptor, above the sustainer, which serves as the kill vehicle.
  37. throws A Java keyword used in method declarations that specify which exceptions are not handled within the method but rather passed to the next higher level of…
  38. throws clause A clause in a method header indicating that one or more exceptions will be propagated from this method.
  39. Thrusted Replicas (TREPS) Conical decoys equipped with a miniature rocket device. Generally used to change the decoys optical signature to resemble that of an RV in the reentry…
  40. THz Abbreviation for terahertz. See electromagnetic spectrum.
  41. TI (1) Technical Instruction. (2) Technology Insertion.
  42. TIA Abbreviation for Telecommunications Industry Association. See EIA interface.
  43. TIARA Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities.
  44. TIBS (1) Theater Information Broadcast Service. (2) Tactical Information Broadcast System. (3) Theater Intelligence Broadcast System.
  45. TIC (1) Thermionic Integrated Circuit. (2) Technical Information Center.
  46. TIC file The coverage file used to store tic coordinates and tic IDs for a coverage.
  47. tic match tolerance The maximum distance allowed between an existing tic and a tic being digitized.
  48. Ticket A text message that is submitted to the GMs via the in-game system and is waiting for GM response.
  49. ticket-oriented [In security, a] computer protection system in which each subject maintains a list of unforgeable bit patterns called tickets, one for each object a…
  50. ticketed call A call for which a record is made of certain facts concerning the call, such as the time it was placed, the duration, the call originator, call…
  51. tickler file A file arranged by date to facilitate selection of records for disposal when they become due.
  52. TIDP Technical Interface Design Plan.
  53. TIE this is where neither the house nor the player wins.
  54. tie line See tie trunk.
  55. tie trunk A telephone line that directly connects two private branch exchanges (PBXs).
  56. Tier An integrated set of SDS elements that address a particular phase of the threat (e.g., boost phase).
  57. Tiered Defenses The use of defensive systems at different phases of the missile trajectory.
  58. Tiered Storage Data is stored according to its intended use. For instance, data intended for restoration in the event of data loss or corruption is stored locally, for…
  59. TIES Technology Integration Equipment System.
  60. TIFF Tagged Image File Format - a graphic file format used for storing still-image bitmaps.
  61. tight buffer See buffer.
  62. TIIAP Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program.
  63. TIL Until
  64. Tile Pipe made of baked clay.
  65. tiling See block distortion.
  66. TIM Technical Interchange Meeting. 300
  67. Time (1) A request by a player to suspend play while he decides what he's going to do. Simply, "Time, please!
  68. time ambiguity A situation in which more than one different time or time measurement can be obtained under the stated conditions.
  69. time availability Synonym circuit reliability.
  70. time block An arbitrary grouping of several consecutive hours of a day, usually for a particular season, during which it is assumed that propagation data are…
  71. time bomb In COMSEC, a logic bomb to be activated at a predetermined time. [2382-pt.8] 2.
  72. time code A code used for the transmission and identification of time signals. Note: In telecommunications systems, the format of the time code must be specified.
  73. time code ambiguity The shortest interval between successive repetitions of the same time code value.
  74. time code resolution The interval between two successive time code states. Note: Time code resolution is determined by the most rapidly changing symbol position within the…
  75. time constant The interval required for a system or circuit to change a specified fraction from one state or condition to another.
  76. time diversity Transmission in which signals representing the same information are sent over the same channel at different times.
  77. time division See time-division multiplexing.
  78. time guard band A time interval left vacant on a channel to provide a margin of safety against intersymbol interference in the time domain between sequential operations…
  79. time instability The fluctuation of the time interval error caused by the instability of a real clock.
  80. time interval error (TIE) The time difference between a real clock and an ideal uniform time scale, after a time interval following perfect synchronization between the clock and…
  81. time jitter Short-term variation or instability in the duration of a specified time interval.
  82. time marker A reference signal, often repeated periodically, enabling the correlation of specific events with a time scale, such as for establishing synchronization.
  83. Time of Flight (Max) The maximum time for a booster or vehicle to perform its function from time of launch.
  84. time of occurrence The date of an event, i.e., the instant an event occurs, with reference to a specified time scale.
  85. Time on Station The time the sensor is in its operating position.
  86. time scale A time measuring system defined to relate the passage of temporal events since a selected epoch.
  87. time scale factor A multiplier used to transform the real time of occurrence of an event or a problem into system time, such as that of a telecommunications system or a…
  88. Time Sensitive Targets Those target requiring immediate response because they pose (or will soon pose) a clear and present danger to friendly forces or are highly lucrative…
  89. time series data Data provided as part of a metric. The time value is assumed to be when the value occurred.
  90. time server The server maintaining and distributing the correct date and time over a computer network. Note: There is usually a special time-distribution protocol.
  91. time slot Period of time during which certain activities are governed by specific regulations. [JP1] 2. A time interval that can be recognized and uniquely defined.
  92. time stamp A date/time string in ISO 8601 format.
  93. time stamp (TS) 1. A data field in which is recorded (typically with a resolution of 1 millisecond) the cumulative variable queuing delay experienced by a packet in…
  94. time standard A stable device that emits signals at equal intervals such that their count may be used as a clock.
  95. time tick A time mark output of a clock system.
  96. Time To Live (TTL) The time limit on how long a copy of an object remains in the cache before NetCache verifies the object with the originating Web server.
  97. Time to Station The time required to move a sensor to its operating position.
  98. time-assignment speech interpolation (TASI) An analog technique used on certain long transmission links to increase voice-transmission capacity.
  99. time-consistent busy hour (TCBH) The identical hour each day during which, over a number of days, the highest average traffic is measured. [T1.Rpt 11-1991]
  100. time-delay distortion Synonym delay distortion.