Glossary

Used to describe material that is not sensitive to the effects of nuclear radiation; such material is typically used for military applications.

The frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum that are used for radio communications.

The interference on copper cabling systems caused by radio frequencies.

An amplification method using a pump laser to donate energy to a signal to amplify it without using a doped length of fiber.

Risk Assessment and Method Statements

Radio Access Network - consist of the RF and transmission systems of mobile telecommunications system providing the interface between the user device (Ue) and the core network (CN).

A beam of light in a single direction. Usually a representation of light traveling in a particular direction through a particular medium.

The redirection of light caused by atomic structures and particles along the light

RCA Phono connector, RCA Phono is the type of plug/connection used to connect hi-fi and Audio Visual (AV) equipment.

Tip: Usually white and red (White for left, Red for Right) for a stereo signal.

Remote Control Unit

RealTilt Control Unit providing RET AISG interface to Node B.

NSN RCU

Rigging Data Sheet – details the existing and required radio requirements for a cell site. Owned by the Cell Planner.

A measure of the combined effects of capacitance and inductance on an alternating current. The amount of such opposition varies with the frequency of the current. The reactance of a capacitor decreases with an increase in frequency. The opposite occurs with an inductance.

A device whose purpose is to capture transmitted signal energy and convert that energy for useful functions. In fiber-optic systems, an electronic component that converts light energy to electrical energy.