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... 105 A P P E N D I X C Potential Barriers Related to Data Transfers and Communication Alternatives Communication Element Definition Key Issues Bandwidth Bandwidth refers to data rate transfer, or the amount of data that can be carried from one point to another in a given time period, and is usually expressed in bits per second (bps)
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... 106 Application of Remote Real-Time Monitoring to Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Reliability, performance, and affordability Reliability, performance, and affordability refer to the challenges of designing a network that will provide the necessary support for the movement of data at a specified capacity, speed, and cost. Designing a reliable, high-performance network in remote and often harsh environments might prove costly to many companies.

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