uplink
IPA: ˈupɫɪŋk
noun
- The portion of a communications link used for the transmission of signals from an Earth terminal to a satellite or to an airborne platform. An uplink is the converse of a downlink. An uplink or downlink is distinguished from reverse link or forward link.
- (by analogy, less formally) The communication path from a mobile device to a base station, a consumer to the network backbone, a client device to a server etc.
- Data transmission from a data station to the headend.
verb
- To transmit a signal by means of an uplink.
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Examples of "uplink" in Sentences
- The satellite relies on a strong uplink to transmit data back to Earth
- The uplink connection was lost during the storm, causing a delay in communication
- Our team is working on establishing a secure uplink for the mission
- The uplink speed is crucial for real-time monitoring of the spacecraft
- The uplink signal was boosted to ensure clear communication with the remote station
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