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raster density

In display systems, the number of scanning lines per unit distance perpendicular to the scanning direction. [From Weik '89]

raster scanning

Scanning in which the motion of the scanning spot follows a raster.

Rate Center

These measurements can be used with the tariffs in the message rating processes. Rate Center is used for numbering resource applications and reports to associate telephone numbers with a geographic area, as defined by the relevant regulatory agency.

rated output power

That power available at a specified output of a device under specified conditions of operation.
Note: Rated output power may be further described; e.g., maximum rated output power, average rated output power.

Rating

A measure for the assurance that may be held in a Target of Evaluation, consisting of a reference to its security target, an evaluation level established by assessment of the correctness of its implementation and consideration of its effectiveness in the context of actual or proposed operational use, and a confirmed rating of the minimum strength of its security mechanisms… (Read More →)

ray

A geometric representation of a lightwave by a line normal to the electromagnetic wavefront; i.e., in the direction of propagation of the wave. [FAA]

Rayleigh distribution

A mathematical statement, usually applied to frequency distributions of random variables, for the case in which two orthogonal variables are independent and normally distributed with unit variance.

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