[CCSDS Observers] CCSDS Review of CCSDS 231.0-P-2.1, TC Synchronization and Channel Coding

[CCSDS Rapporteur]

Control Number: RP 16-11

The following draft CCSDS Recommended Standard has been placed on 
line for CCSDS Agency review:

      CCSDS 231.0-P-2.1.  TC Synchronization and Channel Coding.
                          Pink Sheets.  Issue 2.1.  July 2016.

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:  The Recommended Standard for TC 
Synchronization and Channel Coding contains specifications for 
synchronization and channel coding to be used by space missions on 
asynchronous communications links.  The current issue adds support 
for optional repeated transmissions of Transfer Frames. The current 
draft update adds LCPC coding; globally changes 'codeblock' to 
'codeword' for consistency with modern usage; deletes obsolete annex 
detailing changes from documents retired in 2005.

The due date for receipt of Agency review comments by the Review 
Coordinator is 2016-9-26.  More information is available at the Web 
site identified below.

The review document, in Portable Document Format (PDF), and 
associated review materials are available for downloading at the 
following location:

      http://public.ccsds.org/review/

REMINDER:  Agency Heads of Delegation are to make their own 
arrangements for review participation by their Agency-sponsored Associates.

NOTE: Per CMC Action Item CMC-A-2007-10-05, agency reviewers are 
reminded to review for compliance with the CCSDS Publications Manual 
as well as technical content.