[CCSDS Observers] CCSDS Review of CCSDS 141.0-P-1.1, Optical Communications Physical Layer

[CCSDS Rapporteur]

Control Number: RP 20-14

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

     CCSDS 141.0-P-1.1.  Optical Communications Physical Layer.
                         Pink Sheets.  Issue 1.1.  July 2020.

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:  This Recommended Standard specifies the 
Physical Layer characteristics of free-space optical communications 
systems used by space missions. The current draft update adds 
specifications for optical on-off-keying.

The due date for receipt of Agency review comments by the Review 
Coordinator is 28 September 2020.  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.