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to·pol·o·gy
/ təˈpäləjē/
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n.
1.
Math.
the study of geometric properties and spatial relations unaffected by the continuous change of shape or size of figures.
∎
a family of open subsets of an abstract space such that the union and the intersection of any two of them are members of the family, and that includes the space itself and the empty set.
2.
the way in which constituent parts are interrelated or arranged:
the topology of a computer network.
DERIVATIVES:
top·o·log·i·cal
/ ˌtäpəˈläjikəl/ adj.
top·o·log·i·cal·ly
/ ˌtäpəˈläjik(ə)lē/ adv.
to·pol·o·gist
/ -jist/ n.
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QoS topology control for nonhomogenous ad hoc wireless networks.(Report)
Magazine article from: EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking; 1/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...discusses the energy-efficient QoS topology control problem for nonhomogenous ad...pairs, the problem is to find a network topology that can meet the QoS requirements and...However, the construction of a network topology that can meet overall QoS requirements...
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Comparing topology management techniques.(Tech Time)
Magazine article from: GEO World; 1/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; Topology is the mathematical study of spatial relationships...data while guaranteeing consistency. Topology can help ensure that data are clean...client applications are used to compute topology as required (on-the-fly topology...
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Topology optimization can reduce part weight and cut cost.
Magazine article from: Plastics Engineering; 4/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; Topology optimization software provides important...determining the optimum distribution or topology of material in a structure through the...or 3-D mesh models. With the latest topology optimization programs, engineers can...
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Topology under the microscope: Jildou Louwsma, Theo Tijssen and Peter van Oosterom put Laser-Scan's Radius Toplogy vl to the test in comparing topologically structured and 'plain' spatial data.(FOCUS ON ...)
Magazine article from: GEO: connexion; 6/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; Radius Topology is an advanced spatial processing environment...has been putting the company's Radius Topology 1.0 product through its paces. This...Spatial database, Laser-Scan's Radius Topology is the first commercial system able to...
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Topology.(geographic information systems)
Magazine article from: Point of Beginning; 8/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...consistent and solid topology from usable data. There are three sets of topology rules in ArcGIS: point...rules and edit geodatabase topologies, the full ArcInfo version...juncture. In ArcInfo, topology was stored in the coverage...
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Using the Topology of Metabolic Networks to Predict Viability of Mutant Strains
Magazine article from: Biophysical Journal; 9/15/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...relationships between the structure (topology) and function of biological networks...question of systems biology. The idea that topology is a major determinant of systems function...contrast, approaches utilizing both the topology and biochemical parameters of metabolic...
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Regulator topologies standardize battery-powered systems. (Tutorial)
Magazine article from: EDN; 1/20/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...pros and cons of each topology, allowing you to scroll through and find the topology that meets your needs. The table omits complex topologies such as resonant-mode...varies with the regulator topology. Ref 1 presents equations...with three regulator topologies. Peak inductor current...
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Puzzling out topology: take advantage of topological intelligence in the database. (Database Management).(Glossary)
Magazine article from: GEO World; 10/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...A mathematician would say topology describes the characteristics...cross the piece boundaries. Topology is the means to describe...divided or partitioned (planar topologies). One-dimensional or network topology is built from node and edge...
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Topologies Ltd. Enters into Strategic Reseller Arrangement to Distribute Breakthrough ICEM Surfacing Solutions in the United Kingdom.
PR Newswire; 4/2/2001; 700+ words
; Topologies Selects ICEM Technologies Solutions as its...partnership with leading value-added reseller Topologies Ltd. of Daventry, England. According to the terms of the agreement, Topologies Ltd. will be the sole distributor to the...
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Advanced topology USB battery charger optimizes power utilization for faster charging--design note 336.(Design Notes)(Linear Technology Corp.)
Magazine article from: EDN; 4/29/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...between the intermediate voltage bus topology and a charger fed topology. Figure 1 is a simplified block diagram of the two power topologies. In the intermediate bus voltage topology, the output called [V.sub.MAX...
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Network Topologies
Book article from: Computer Sciences
Network Topologies The topology of a network is the geometric representation...bottleneck and single-point-of-failure. Tree Topology. A tree topology occurs when multiple star topologies are connected together such that not every node...
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Topology
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Topology In the social sciences, it is important...that can be observed in the real world. Topology is a mathematical structure designed to...or some other objects of interest), a topology is a system T of open sets, which are...
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topology
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
topology branch of mathematics , formerly known...relative position without regard to size. Topology is sometimes referred to popularly as...not by tearing or cutting. Branches of Topology Topology may be roughly divided into point...
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network topology
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Internet
network topology See TOPOLOGY .
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bus topology
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing
bus topology See network architecture .
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