[CMC] ISO Affiliation with CCSDS

[T. Shigeta]

Dear Afarin-san,

Here is JAXA's initial feedback on your e-mail regarding possible 
termination of the ISO/CCSDS affiliation.

Although we do not fully understand the background and strategic context 
of the affiliation between CCSDS and ISO, we clearly see the advantage 
and significance of the relationship between CCSDS and ISO from an 
article of Mr. A. Hook 
<http://public.ccsds.org/about/halloffame/adrianhooke.aspx> and the 
charter of TC20/SC13 
<http://public.ccsds.org/about/ISO_TC20-SC13_charter.aspx>.

Therefore, we basically agree with the opinion and advice stated in the 
e-mail dated Dec.2 from the CESG Chair.

If cost issue hinder our affiliation with ISO,
JAXA, as a member of the CMC, should also participate in a discussion on 
how best we can cope with this issue. I believe that some approaches 
that work well for every CCSDS stakeholder can be found through discussion.

Regards --- Shigeta




On 2015/12/01 2:16, Afarin, James (HQ-CG000) wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> CCSDS secretariat is considering to sever the CCSDS affiliation with ISO
> due to cost of implementation of ISO requirements and associated fees.
>   The consequence are the CCSDS standards will not be ISO standards and
> there will be no ISO TC20/SC13 and ISO TC20/SC14 affiliation with CCSDS.
>   I need to make an urgent decision in this matter so please provide
> your input by COB Thursday December 3.  Also a formal CMC poll will be
> provided for your official vote very soon.
> Thank you,
>
> James
>
> Dr. James Afarin
>
> Space Data Standards Manager
> Space Communications and Navigation Division
> Office: 202-358-5221
> Mobile: 202-549-6496
>
>
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