DCS

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004873",
  "term": "DCS",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Data Collection System, a component of environmental satellite programs designed to relay environmental data from remote ground-based or buoy-based platforms to a central processing facility. These systems use satellite transponders to collect measurements from automated sensors in areas without conventional communication infrastructure. The Argos system is a well-known example of a DCS.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/dcs/"
}