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Ka band: That part of the electromagnetic spectrum covering the frequency band from about 20 GHz to 30 GHz. It is used for satellite communications.

K band; The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in the frequency range from about 10 GHz to 12 GHz, and used for satellite communications.

KDC: Key Distribution Centre.

Kelvin: The unit of absolute temperature. Absolute zero is at –273° Celsius.

Kendal notation: Used in the definition of queues. Generally queues are categorised by the notation A/B/m/S/P, where these symbols are defined as in Table K.1. The most frequently used interarrival and service distributions are given in Table K.2. Therefore, for example, D/G/1 indicates a queue with deterministic arrivals, general or arbitrary service ...

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