Abbreviations/Acronyms

acoustic video processor integrated display station

differential absorption scattering; detector angular subtense; dual attachment station

geostationary operational environmental satellite

media access unit — A media access unit (MAU) is a unique device utilized to connect token ring devices from multiple network stations into a star topology. There are two types of MAUs, passive and active. Passive MAUs are powered from their network connections while active MAUs are powered electrically from an external source.

self-alignment structure; single attachment station