BS EN 16603-31-04:2019

What is BS EN 16603-31-04– Exchange of thermal analysis data about?  

BS EN 16603-31-04 is a part of an international multi-series standard that covers aspects of space engineering. 

BS EN 16603-31-04 addresses the requirements for the use of the STEP-TAS protocol, for the exchange of thermal analysis data for space applications. 

BS EN 16603-31-04 contains the requirements intended for the developers of space thermal analysis software. It provides an overview of STEP-TAS which can also be of more interest general to a wider audience. 

BS EN 16603-31-04 is tailored for the specific characteristic and constraints of a space project in conformance with ECSS-S-ST-00. 

Who is BS EN 16603-31-04– Exchange of thermal analysis data for? 

BS EN 16603-31-04  on Exchange of thermal analysis data is useful for: 

• Space research organizations 
• Space engineers 
• Space thermal engineers 
• Space software developers 
• Space thermal analysts 

Why should you use BS EN 16603-31-04– Exchange of thermal analysis data?  

The space industry is a domain in which complex products are developed and operated by (usually large) international teams. Analysis and testing are essential activities within the engineering process across all disciplines and thermal control is no exception. Therefore, BS EN 16603 serves the need for standardized, easy, and reliable data exchange. 

BS EN 16603-31-04 provides you with the various technicalities necessary for determining the exchange of thermal analysis data. It specifies an adequate neutral data format, to realize reliable and cost-effective data exchange and data sharing for thermal analysts in the space industry.  

BS EN 16603-31-04 provides a brief overview of the capabilities of STEP-TAS, for its users. It includes: 

• Thermal analysis models, both Geometrical Mathematical Models (GMM) and Thermal Mathematical Models (TMM)
• Thermal analysis results (e.g., temperatures, nodal properties, heat flows)
• Test data such as acquired temperature, electrical voltage or current, or S/C telemetry
• Operational data such as S/C telemetry or ground station parameters pertinent for thermal control engineers