The word telecommunication was adapted from the French word télécommunication. It is a compound of the Greek prefix tele- (τηλε-), meaning 'far off', and communication, meaning 'exchange of information'.Telecommunication, tele- and communication, New Oxford American Dictionary (2nd edition), 2005.
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Updated Science Reference Guide: The Nature & Science of Autumn A guide to selected resources on the nature and science of autumn. New Science Reference Guide: Migration of the Monarchs There are two main populations of monarch butterflies in North America; one in the East and one in the West--new evidence shows that these populations may intermix. Every fall, the monarch begins its migration south to an overwintering site. In the spring the monarch leaves its winter roost and heads northward, about half way back, to lay its eggs on milkweed plants. The offspring of this monarch must continue the journey north on its own. In the fall, this new generation will begin the migration cycle south. To learn more about these amazing creatures, this guide lists selected titles, journal articles and Web sites about monarch butterflies, conservation initiatives, and migration projects.
New Science Reference Guide: Space Based Ornithology This reference guide highlights the literature on using remote sensing to study bird migration. This guide supplemented Dr. James A. Smith's lecture "Space-Based Ornithology: On the Wings of Migration and Biophysics" on September 10, 2008. Upcoming event: Space-Based Ornithology to be Discussed By NASA Scientist Dr. James Smith's talk will cover his development of tools that might help to answer questions on how drought, floods and changing climate affect bird migration, and how human alterations to wetland geography may affect migratory patterns.
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New Science Reference Guide: Beer and Brewing A guide of selected resources on the history and science of beer and brewing from the Library of Congress collections. New Science Reference Guide: Aeronautics- A Selected Bibliography A guide to books used in preparing Aeronautical and Astronautical Resources of the Library of Congress: A Comprehensive Guide. This guide was compiled to accompany a talk by Tom Crouch, senior curator of the Division of Aeronautics at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, on October 24, 2007, at the Library of Congress. His talk, "Aeronautics at the Library of Congress: Forty Years of One User's Expertise." celebrated the publication of a Library of Congress book, Aeronautical and Astronautical Resources of the Library of Congress: A Comprehensive Guide.
3rd Generation Mobile Group - The production of Technical Specifications for a 3rd Generation Mobile System based on the evolved GSM core networks.
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions - A membership organization that provides the tools necessary to identify industry standards, guidelines and operating procedures that make the interoperability of telecommunications products and services possible.
ATM Forum - an international non-profit organization formed with the objective of accelerating the use of ATM products and services through a rapid convergence of interoperability specifications.
Meta Description: [ The IP/MPLS Forum is a non-profit, global association of telecommunication service providers, equipment vendors and end users whose common goal is to drive adoption of standardized IP/MPLS based technology solutions ]
CableLabs - Defines interfaces for cable modems involved in high speed data distribution over cable television networks.
Frame Relay Forum - The Frame Relay Forum is an association of corporate members comprised of vendors, carriers, users and consultants committed to the implementation of Frame Relay in accordance with national and international standards.
Meta Description: [ The IP/MPLS Forum is a non-profit, global association of telecommunication service providers, equipment vendors and end users whose common goal is to drive adoption of standardized IP/MPLS based technology solutions ]
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - The ITU, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland is an international organization within which governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services.
Meta Description: [ This site covers the entire range of telecommunication issues from standards-setting, to international regulations governing wireless services and programmes to improve telecommunication in developing nations. ]
ITU-T Recommendations - List of ITU-T Recommendations in force, with ordering and for-pay download feature. Examples of ITU-T standards are X.25 and X.500.