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Data: This refers to the information that is stored on a computer system.

Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS): This is a cable modem standard that was developed by CableLabs. It handles the incoming and outgoing data signals between cable TV networks, personal computers or television sets.

Infrared Data Association (IrDA): A membership organization founded in 1993 and dedicated to developing standards for wireless, infrared transmission systems between computers. With IrDA ports, a laptop or PDA can exchange d . . . View Full Definition

National Climatic Data Center (NCDC): The agency that archives climatic data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as well as other climatological organizations.

Data Collection Platform (DCP): A microprocessor based system that collects data from sensors, processes the data, stores the data in random access memory(RAM),and provides communication links for the retrieval or transmis . . . View Full Definition

Relational Database: A method in which data is stored in multiple tables so that the data can be organized by pre-defined relationships.

Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE): The final evolution of data communications within the GSM standard. Based on 8PSK modulation, EDGE provides 3G packet data throughput on GSM networks, and uses a new modulation scheme to ena . . . View Full Definition

Hazardous Substance Release And Health Effects Database (Hazdat): The scientific and administrative database system developed by ATSDR to manage data collection, retrieval, and analysis of site-specific information on hazardous substances, community health . . . View Full Definition

Pesticide Data Program (PDP): A program initiated in 1991 by the Agricultural Marketing Service to collect pesticide residue data on selected food commodities, primarily fruits and vegetables. PDP data are used by the En . . . View Full Definition

Metadata: A collection of data that summarizes other data. This data is formatted to describe certain aspects of a web page, such as: Name, Description, Title, Author. The metadata information is used . . . View Full Definition