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DoDAF

Department of Defense Architecture Framework — a standard for describing the enterprise architecture of defense systems through operational, system, services, data, and capability viewpoints. Used across DoD programs for acquisition and interoperability.

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Delta-VΔV

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Downlink

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Doppler Shift

The change in observed frequency due to relative motion between transmitter and receiver. Critical for LEO ground statio...

Depth of DischargeDOD

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