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JIA

Joint Implementation Agreement

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A set of Java application program interfaces (APIs) to enable transparent networking of devices and services, thus eliminating the need for system or network administration intervention by a user.

jitter

1. Abrupt and unwanted variations of one or more signal characteristics, such as the interval between successive pulses, the amplitude of successive cycles, or the frequency or phase of successive cycles.
Note 1: Jitter must be specified in qualitative terms (e.g., amplitude, phase, pulse width or pulse position) and in quantitative terms (e.g., average, RMS, or peak-to-peak).
Note 2: The… (Read More →)

job

In computing, a unit of work that is defined by a user and that is to be accomplished by a computer.
Note: A job is identified by a label and usually includes a set of computer programs, files, and control statements to the computer operating system.

Join

When a multicast Host sends the proper IGMP or MLD message to become part od the multicast distribution tree.

joint

For optical fibers, a splice or connector.

joint multichannel trunking and switching system

That composite multichannel trunking and switching system formed from assets of the Services, the Defense Communications System, other available systems, and/or assets controlled by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to provide an operationally responsive, survivable communication system, preferably in a mobile/transportable/recoverable configuration, for the joint force commander in an area of operations. [JP1]

joint random buried plant

Telecommunications outside plant that is directly buried in the same trench with power conductors, with no restriction regarding minimum separation between the two systems. [T1.316-1997]

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