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DC
Direct Current
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to
devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address
every time it connects to the network.
DNS
Domain Name System. A system translating server names (URLs) to server addresses.
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GMDSS
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System. The system is intended to perform the
following functions: alerting (including position determination of the unit in distress),
search and rescue coordination, locating (homing), maritime safety information
broadcasts, general communication, and bridge-to-bridge communication.
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System
GPL
General Public License
GPS
Global Positioning System
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INS
Integrated Navigation System
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LAN
Local Area Network. A computer network covering a small physical area, like a home,
office, school or airport. The defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to wide-area
networks (WANs), include their usually higher data-transfer rates, smaller geographic area,
and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines.
LGPL
Lesser General Public License
LPR
Line Printer Remote. Simple network protocol.
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NAVDAT
High Speed NAVtex DATa sent out on 500 kHz. Not yet part of mandatory Navtex
reception, but mentioned in ITU-R M.2010 and ITU-R M.2201.
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