Length of Stay. Length of Stay is the time spent in a hospital (measured in days) by a person who has been admitted and determined to be an inpatient. LOS is computed by totaling the number of days from the admission date through the discharge date.
Line of Sight; most spells require a line of sight to the target in order to be used.
Level of Service. Operating conditions within a stream of traffic describing safety, traffic interruptions, speed, freedom to maneuver, comfort and convenience. Six levels of service are defined, designated A through F, with A representing the best conditions and F the worst
Level of Service -- a measuring technique used to gauge the level of efficiency of an individual roadway or a highway network; generally expressed as A, B, C, D, E, or F, with A being the lightest level of congestion and F being the heaviest
Line Of Sight. Refers to a condition in wireless communication where a signal travels over a direct path from the transmitter to the receiver, without obstructions in between. Also see NLOS.
LEVEL OF SERVICE. The quality of service provided by a facility under a given set of operating conditions ranging from A (the best LOS) to F (the worst LOS). The LOS thresholds for purposes of this Plan are listed on page 4.
Line of Sight This term is often associated with radio transmission systems indicating there is a clear path between the transmitter and receiver. An example of a communication system that requires a Line Of Sight is a microwave link.
Level of Service. LOS is a rating of the effectiveness of a highway in serving traffic. Level of Service is measured on a scale from A to F with "A" categorizing free flowing traffic and "E" and "F" categorizing congested conditions. LOS is determined based in part on the ratio of the peak hour/peak direction traffic volume on a road and the hourly traffic capacity of the road. LOS F indicates that peak hour traffic volumes are greater than the capacity of the road. For example, if the northbound lanes of road have the ability to carry 10,000 vehicles per hour (its capacity), then any hourly traffic volume of 10,000 vehicles or greater would operate at LOS F and drivers would experience high levels of congestion.
List of Streets maintainable at public expense - A list which all Highway Authorities are required to keep details all the highways maintainable at public expense for which they are responsible.
Level of Service. Refers to a standard measurement used by planners which reflects the relative ease of traffic flow on a scale of A to F with free-flow being rated LOS A and congested conditions rated as LOS F. More information at http://www.planning.org/thecommissioner/19952003/spring02.htm
Level of Service. A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream. (i.e. A, B, C, D, E, F) Level of Service (LOS) = Demand Volume / Service Volume (Capacity) = V/C ratio on freeways. On arterial streets, LOS is measured by driver delay at signalized intersections.
Line of Sight. In some rules systems, one unit is considered to be able to see another if it can establish a clear Line of Sight. Such a LOS is simply a straight line from one unit to the other, unblocked by terrain or objects that cannot be "seen through" according to the rules. For instance, trees or a hill might block a LOS.
Level of Service - A semi-quantitative measure of congestion that compares actual or projected traffic volume with the maximum capacity of the intersection, road, or transit service in question. The scale is from A to F with A denoting free-flowing traffic (or an excellent transit service) and F representing at or above capacity conditions.
(Level-Of-Service) a system of indicating delay at signalized intersections, which is graded on a letter scale from A to F, generally outlined by the HCM as: A = 10 sec, B = 10-20 sec, C = 20-35 sec, D = 35-55 sec, E = 55-80 sec, F 80sec.
Level of Service (a measurement of traffic efficiency)
RF engineers use the term LOS to describe an unobstructed path between the location of the signal transmitter and the location of the receiver. Obstacles that can cause an obstruction in the line of sight include trees, buildings, mountains, hills and other natural or manmade structures or objects.
LEVEL OF SERVICE. An estimate of the effectiveness of a roadway to carry traffic, usually under anticipated peak traffic conditions. Level of Service efficiency is generally characterized by the letters A through F, with LOS A describing free flow traffic conditions and LOS F describing jammed or grid lock conditions.
(A-F) Level of Service, a scale for classifying the degree of congestion on a road, where A is uncongested and F is heavily congested.
Level of Service. A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream in terms of speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort and convenience, and safety. Level A denotes the best traffic conditions while Level F indicates gridlock. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a development proposal evaluates the impact the development will have on the LOS standards for police, fire, utilities, parks, schools and traffic in the effected area.
Level of Service. A set of qualitative descriptions of a transportation system's performance. The Highway Capacity Manual defines levels of service for intersection and highway operations, with ratings that range from A (best) to F (worst).
Level of Service. A qualitative measure describing a range of traffic operating conditions such as travel speed and time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, and comfort and convenience as experienced and perceived by motorists and passengers. Six levels are defined from A to F, with A representing the best range of conditions and F the worst.
Level of Service on roadway, a measure of congestion
Level of Service. a term used by transportation engineers to indicate that traffic is moving at ideal, average, or poor efficiency and measured on a grade scale of “A†through “Fâ€.
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line of sight. A clear, unobstructed view of some remote point.
Level of Service. 1) A qualitative assessment of a road's operating conditions. For local government comprehensive planning purposes, level of service means an indicator of the extent or degree of service provided by, or proposed to be provided by, a facility based on and related to the operational characteristics of the facility. Level of service indicates the capacity per unit of demand for each public facility. 2) This term refers to a standard measurement used by transportation officials which reflects the relative ease of traffic flow on a scale of A to F, with free-flow being rated LOS-A and congested conditions rated as LOS-F.
Level of Service; a measurement of the delay to motor vehicles at a given intersection; does not consider safety or convenience for bicyclists, pedestrians or transit riders; measured on scale from A to F
Level of Service. A qualitative measure that characterizes operational conditions within a traffic stream and their perception by motorists and passengers. The descriptions of LOS categories characterize traffic flow conditions in terms of such factors as speed, travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort and convenience. The LOS categories range from "A", which is full free flow traffic conditions, to "F" which is complete gridlock. The most commonly desired LOS is C, which signifies full but constant traffic flow with only occasional interruptions.
Level of Service: A set of descriptive characteristics used to indicate the quality of transportation service provided, including characteristics that are quantifiable (e.g., frequency of trips, travel time, travel cost, number of transfers, safety, and/or amount of delay) and sometimes those that are difficult to quantify (e.g., availability, comfort, convenience, modal image).
LINE OF SIGHT. The maximum unobstructed distance between transmitter and receiver which produces an adequate signal.
Line of Sight. wireless transmission that requires unobstructed path between the source and receiver. Infrared remote control for TV is a common example, but a variety of wireless communication services also require line of sight access to satellites or transmission towers.
The learning outcome statements, or LOS, are reading-specific objectives that indicate the level of knowledge candidates are expected to gain from each reading. Each LOS includes a command word, such as demonstrate, formulate, or evaluate, that indicates the degree of understanding required. Learn more.
Level of Service. the level of service is a mechanism used by highway departments to determine if a road is operating at ideal, average, or poor efficiency. Termed level of service, each highway is given a grade from A to F that indicates how well the roadway is serving its intended traffic. Roads with a level of service "F" are generally the ones with major traffic issues and are generally prioritized for improvements and innovations to make the roadway better.
Level Of Service. The ‘Level of Service' is a grading system developed by the transportation profession to quantify the degree of comfort (including such elements as speed, travel time, number of stops, total amount of stopped delay, and impediments caused by other vehicles) afforded to drivers as they travel through an intersection or roadway segment. LOS is expressed as a letter grade that ranges from "A", indicating that drivers will experience little, if any delay, to "F", indicating significant traffic congestion and driver delay will occur.
Lower Oesophageal Sphincter. The 'gate' between the stomach and the oesophagus. When the LOS does not stay closed after food has passed through, acid and stomach contents may reflux into the oesophagus.
stands for line of sight . In order for the WildBlue satellite to transmit data to and from your computer, it needs to be able to 'see' your satellite dish. In order to be able to use WildBlue you'll need to find a spot with a clear view of the southern sky between 30 and 60 degrees above the horizon.
Line Of Sight (of your units)
Land Observation Satellite (Japan); Line-of-sight
line of sight. (n) Imaginary rays of light radiating from an observer's eye to the object. In perspective projection, all lines of sight start at a single point; in parallel projection, all lines of sight are parallel. LOS is sometimes referred to as the viewpoint.
Line of Sight. The straight line through the sights of a gun to the point of aim.
Line of Sight or Level of Service
Line of sight. Of an electromagnetic wave, propagation in which the direct ray from the transmitter to the receiver is unobstructed, i.e., the transmission path is not established by or dependent upon reflection or diffraction.