Glossary D

The Environmental Glossary. Letter D +++ Popular Articles: 'Development', 'Disease', 'Durability'

A Data Call-In is a part of the Office of

A data quality is "The totality of features and characteristics of data that bears on their ability to satisfy a given purpose; the sum of the degrees of excellence for factors related to data" (QAMS 1993, 7).

data quality indicators are "Quantitative statistics and qualitative descriptors that are used to interpret the degree of acceptability or utility of data to the user. The principal <

- Data quality objective: A data quality objective (DQO) is "Quantitative and qualitative statements of the overall level of uncertainty that a decision-maker is willing to accept in results or decisions derived from environmental data DQOs provide the statistical framework for planning and managing environmental data operations consistent with the data user's needs" (QAMS 1993, 8).

- Data Quality Objectives (DQOs) : A Data Quality Objectives (DQOs) is Qualitative and quantitative statements of the overall level of uncertainty that a decision-maker will accept in results or decisions based on Environmental data.

Deutsch: Tochter / Español: Hija / Português: Filha / Français: Fille / Italiano: Figlia

Daughter in the environmental context typically refers to a daughter product, which is a substance resulting from the radioactive decay of a parent isotope. This term is commonly used in environmental science, particularly in studies related to radiological processes and the tracking of radioactive materials in the environment.

"Davos" in the environmental context often refers to the annual meetings held in Davos, Switzerland, by the World Economic Forum (WEF), where global leaders from various sectors gather to discuss pressing international issues, including those related to the environment and sustainability. These meetings have become a platform for debating and shaping global environmental policies, climate change strategies, and sustainable development goals.

A Day Tank is another name for deaerating tank. (See: age tank.)

A DC Direct current is the type of Current provided by a battery or solar cell, which Flows in one direction.

A DDT is the first chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide chemical name: Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane.