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downlink

/ˈdaʊnlɪŋk/

Meanings
noun
The transmission of a signal from a satellite to a receiving station on earth; or the means of this transmission.

Examples :

"The news channel experienced a temporary interruption to their downlink, causing a brief loss of signal on television. "
technology communication space electronics signal

Related Words

Illustration terrestrial

terrestrial noun

/təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/

An inhabitant of the planet Earth.

"The terrestrial is a very important part of our school's science curriculum. "

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

Illustration interruption

interruption noun

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/

The act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted.

"The loud phone ringing was a major interruption to the important meeting. "

Illustration transmit

transmit verb

/tɹænsˈmɪt/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The teacher transmitted the important information to the students. "

Illustration temporary

temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

Illustration transmission

transmission noun

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

"The transmission of the internet signal was weak, making it difficult to complete the online assignment. "

Illustration receiving

receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration station

station noun

/ˈsteɪʃən/

A stopping place.

"The train station was crowded with people waiting for their trains. "

Illustration channel

channel noun

/ˈtʃænəl/

The physical confine of a river or slough, consisting of a bed and banks.

"The water coming out of the waterwheel created a standing wave in the channel."

Illustration satellite

satellite noun

/ˈsætəlaɪt/

A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

"A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite."

Illustration wireless

wireless noun

/ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/

The medium of radio communication.

"Only about a hundred years ago, wireless was a new technology."

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "