[CCSDS Observers] CCSDS Review of CCSDS 131.0-P-3.1, TM Synchronization and Channel Coding

[CCSDS Rapporteur]

Control Number: RP 21-23

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

     CCSDS 131.0-P-3.1.  TM Synchronization and Channel Coding.
                         Pink Sheets.  Issue 3.1.  August 2021.

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:  The Recommended Standard for TM 
Synchronization and Channel Coding contains specifications to be used 
by space missions on synchronous communications links.  The current 
draft update adds support for the Unified Space Data Link Protocol 
and ground-to-space communications links.


The due date for receipt of Agency review comments by the CCSDS 
Review Coordinator is 8 October 2021.  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:

     https://public.ccsds.org/review/CCSDS%20131.0-P-3.1/default.aspx

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.