downlinks
/ˈdaʊnlɪŋks/
noun
- Plural of downlink: multiple communication channels that transmit signals from satellites or spacecraft to ground stations.
- Each of the spacecraft's downlinks operates on a different frequency.
- The control room monitors several downlinks from different satellites simultaneously.
- The network of downlinks ensures continuous coverage of the mission.
verb
- Third person singular present of downlink: transmits data from a satellite or spacecraft to a ground station.
- The ground station downlinks the signal and processes it for analysis.
- The probe downlinks its findings as soon as it establishes contact.
- The satellite downlinks weather data every six hours.