datalink

Noun

Meaning

datalink (plural datalinks)

(computing) The protocol layer that transfers data between adjacent network nodes in a wide area network or between nodes on the same local area network segment.

Examples

AH-64Es are to have the L-3 Communications MUM-TX datalink installed in place of two previous counterparts, communicating on C, D, L, and Ku frequency bands to transmit and receive data and video with all Army UAVs. Source: Internet

Application layer multicast Application layer multicast-over-unicast overlay services (not based on IP multicast or datalink layer multicast) for application level group communication are widely used. Source: Internet

During Desert Shield in 1990, the Link-4A was introduced; this allowed the Tomcats to have a fighter-to-fighter datalink capability, further enhancing overall situational awareness. Source: Internet

Currently, the U.S. Air Force uses a concept called "Remote-Split Operations" where the satellite datalink is located in a different location and is connected to the GCS through fiber optic cabling. Source: Internet

The F-14D entered service with the JTIDS that brought the even better Link-16 datalink "picture" to the cockpit. Source: Internet

FlightAware leverages data from air traffic control systems in over 55 countries, from FlightAware's network of over 12,000 ADS-B ground stations in over 160 countries, Aireon space-based ADS-B and using global datalink. Source: Internet

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