uplink

[ uhp-lingk ]

noun

1. a transmission path for transmitting data or other signals from an earth station to a communications satellite or an airborne platform.

adjective

1. of or relating to such transmission.

uplink

/ ˈʌpˌlɪŋk /

noun

1. the transmitter on the ground that sends signals up to a communications satellite

Word History and Origins

Origin of uplink¹

First recorded in 1965–70; up- + link ¹

Example Sentences

The rig can restore cell service on its own 5G or LTE mobile network, which is powered by a small retractable cell tower and satellite uplinks.

From Popular-Science

What I needed was something that ran on batteries and was capable of instantly uploading photos to the internet using a cellular data uplink.

From Outside Online

Recent years, however, have seen the adoption of cellular data uplinks.

From Outside Online

I waved good-bye at her back and walked away, to an uplink terminal.

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