[CMC] RE: ISO Affiliation with CCSDS

[Soula Jean-Marc]

Bonjour James,

This is an important question and it is a bit surprising that it comes two weeks after a CMC / SC13 meeting where we could have had a better explanation on the rationale and the implications, in particular the cost.

Under the short notice, here are some preliminary thoughts from CNES: Our projects mainly refer the CCSDS documents and not their ISO counterparts. In that respect our interest is limited and there is little chance that CNES would contribute, in particular as the costs involved and the status of the discussions with ISO are not exposed.

However, there are good questions and remarks from the CESG and the other Agencies that should be discussed, if time still allows, as the implications are unclear and exchanges of views might be more efficient. Also the original motivations could be reviewed to check if they are still valid or what has changed. The situation in each Agency may be different if we talk recommendations only or international standards. The potential duplication of activities in SC14 or other standard bodies is to be assessed. The level of risks if we decide to sever the relationship and their mitigation options should then be discussed.

Best regards

Jean-Marc Soula
CNES - DCT/OP/C-STA
Advisor, GN Operations
18 Avenue Edouard Belin
31401 Toulouse Cedex 9 - France
Tel.: +33 (0)5 61 2 74647
Fax.: +33 (0)5 61 2 73135
Email: Jean-Marc.Soula at cnes.fr
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Envoyé : lundi 30 novembre 2015 18:16
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Objet : [CMC] ISO Affiliation with CCSDS

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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