| Word (15) |
Definition |
| Car Computer | Computer installed in a car. |
| Car PC | see Car Computer |
| Carputer | see Car Computer |
| Computer-assisted dispatch | see dispatching |
| Digitax TDS | The Digitax Taxi Dispatch System |
| dispatch | see dispatching |
| dispatching | Computer-assisted dispatch (also called CAD) is a method of dispatching taxicabs, couriers, field service technicians, or emergency services assisted by computer. It can either be used to send messages to the dispatchee via a mobile data terminal (also called an MDT) and/or used to store and retrieve data (i.e. radio logs, field interviews, client information, schedules, etc.). |
| G.P.S. | see Global Positioning System |
| Global Positioning Systen | The Global Positioning System (GPS) is currently the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Utilizing a constellation of at least 24 medium Earth orbit satellites that transmit precise microwave signals, the system enables a GPS receiver to determine its location, speed and direction. |
| International Organization for Standardization | The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards bodies. Founded on 23 February 1947, the organization produces world-wide industrial and commercial standards. |
| ISO | see International Organization for Standardization |
| MDT | see Mobile Data Terminal |
| MID | Measuring Instruments Directive |
| Mobile Data Terminal | A mobile data terminal (MDT) is a computerized device used in taxicabs, police cars, service trucks, commercial trucking fleets, courier vehicles, fishing fleets, warehouse inventory control, military logistics, and emergency vehicles to communicate with a central dispatch system. |
| NMI | Netherlands Meter Instituut |
