BS EN 16603-50-03:2014

What is BS EN 16603-50-03 - Telemetry transfer frame protocol about?

BS EN 16603-50-03 contains the definition for Telemetry Transfer Frames which are fixed-length data structures, suitable for transmission at a constant frame rate on a space data channel.

The Telemetry Transfer Frame provides a standardized data structure for the transmission of space-acquired data over a telemetry space data link.

Usually, the source of the data is in space and the receiver is located on the ground. However, BS EN 16603-50-03 may also be applied to space-to-space telemetry data links.

Further provisions and guidance on the application of BS EN 16603-50-03 can be found, respectively, in the following publications:

• The higher level standard ECSS-E-ST-50, Communications, which defines the principle characteristics of communication protocols and related services for all communication layers relevant for space communication (physical- to application-layer), and their basic relationship to each other
• The handbook ECSS-E-HB-50, Communications guidelines, which provides information about specific implementation characteristics of these protocols in order to support the choice of a certain communications profile for the specific requirements of a space mission

Users of BS EN 16603-50-03 are invited to consult these documents before taking decisions on the implementation of the present one.

Who is BS EN 16603-50-03 - Telemetry transfer frame protocol for?

BS EN 16603-50-03 on telemetry transfer frame protocol is applicable to:

• Aerospace and defence industries
• Software engineers
• Quality compliance personnel of space product

Why should you use BS EN 16603-50-03 - Telemetry transfer frame protocol?

The telemetry transfer frame is a fixed length data structure that provides an envelope for transmitting fixed-length data structure that provides an envelope for transmitting data units of several types over a telemetry space link.

BS EN 16603-50-03 provides characteristics features that need to be implemented while developing telemetry transfer frame protocol. This will ensure that you follow guidelines for the correct operation of the protocol for efficient communication.