(1) (Digital Audio Radio Service) The FCC nomenclature for digital radio. DARS is the landline version that is implemented with the IBOC technology. Satellite DARS (S-DARS) is the satellite version (XM and Sirius). See DAB and satellite radio.
(2) (Dow Aviation Reservation System) Dow Chemical's intranet-based reservations system. It lets employees reserve seats on corporate jets scheduled between company locations.
(2) (Dow Aviation Reservation System) Dow Chemical's intranet-based reservations system. It lets employees reserve seats on corporate jets scheduled between company locations.
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