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DAMA Last modified: Monday, October 20, 2008
Short for Demand-Assigned Multiple Access, DAMA is a satellite channel access protocol that provides a highly efficient means of instantaneously assigning channels in a transponder according to immediate traffic demands. DAMA essentially matches user demands to available satellite capacity. See also VSAT.
FC Horizon Web site Provides information related to DAMA and Future Communications Horizon's DAMA services. Satcoms UK An article detailing VSAT access tecnologies, including DAMA and TDMA. Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software.	Related Categories Multiplexing Satellite Communications Related Terms carrier channel MCPC multiplex SCPC topology transponder VSAT Shopping DAMA Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Kitchen Hoods 6 Model Matches Wine 1 Store Offers Espresso Machines & Coffee Makers 4 Store Offers Shoes 28 Store Offers Garden 2 Store Offers