MA has various meanings in the NASA category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of MA in NASA.
The simultaneous sharing of a common transmission bandwidth by multiple users. In satellite communications, it usually refers to the shared use of one or more transponders by multiple earth stations.
NASAMaintenance The process of taking measures to ensure that a hardware, software, or database system is functioning properly and is up to date. In Backup, Recovery, and Media Services, the tasks that must be performed on a routine basis to perform cleanup activities and other Backup, Recovery, and Media Services functions. Examples of maintenance are tape expiration, recovery analysis reports, and media movement.
NASAA maneuver conducted by a pilot when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing. The route of flight and altitude are shown on instrument approach procedure charts. A pilot executing a missed approach prior to the Missed Approach Point (MAP) must continue along the final approach to the MAP. The pilot may climb immediately to the altitude specified in the missed approach procedure.
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