[SLS] Review of SLS Area Contents and Goals by 10 July

Mon Jul 6 17:45:10 UTC 2015

On the web page there is a typo, the words “particular on” are run together as “particularon” — but your email version seems to have fixed this, so I guess you already caught this typo.

For goal 4 (data compression):
- I might suggest changing “data rates and volume reduction” to “data rates and data volume reduction” to be slightly more clear.
- The phrase “maximize the usage of available space links bandwidth and onboard storage capacity” maybe change to “optimize the usage of available space links bandwidth and onboard storage capacity”.  (We can “maximize” the usage of a link by just sending random bits all the time, the idea is to make better use of those bits, so “optimize” or some other word might convey the meaning.)

In any case, I don’t think there will be much confusion about why data compression can provide some benefits, so the precise wording isn’t critical.

Regards,
Aaron

On Jul 2, 2015, at 1:04 AM, Gian.Paolo.Calzolari at esa.int<mailto:Gian.Paolo.Calzolari at esa.int> wrote:

Dear All,
        CMC and CESG Chair has requested to review the Area contents (Area content tab) and goals in the CWE on-line strategic plan.
For SLS you can find this information here:  http://cwe.ccsds.org/fm/sp/Lists/SLSContent/AllItems.aspx and at the bottom of this mil for your convenience.
Keeping in mind that we have six goals (i.e. one per WG), can you please review the general description of SLS Area and (at least) the goal related to your WG?

I think the contents below are quite stable and I would expect only minor changes (if any).

I would appreciate receiving any comment by 10 July 2015.

Thank you all for the collaboration.

Gian Paolo

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SPACE LINK SERVICES AREA
The objective of the SLS area is to address all of the point-to-point communications links and protocols that interconnect a spacecraft with its ground-support system, or with another spacecraft, by developing standards for efficient and reliable space link communications systems addressing nominal as well as emergency scenarios. Specific attention is given by SLS to needs for higher data rates and better link performances, a standard security mechanism, and lower cost, mass, and power.

SLS area objectives focus on Layers 1 & 2 (of the Open Systems Interconnection [OSI] protocol stack)—i.e., the Physical Layer and the Data Link Layer. This means that SLS concentrates in particular on radio-frequency and optical systems, modulation, synchronization and channel coding, and data link protocols, for both long-haul (e.g., spacecraft-to-ground) and proximity links (e.g., orbiter-to-lander). Moreover SLS concentrates also on two additional functions essential on the space link: data compression for end-to-end data transfer optimization, and ranging for accurate orbit determination.

The SLS area needs to coordinate:
    with CSS for the identification of relevant parameters for service management;
    with CSS for the inner behavior (i.e., the implementation aspects and not the terrestrial interface characteristics) of the CSTS to be made available to other agencies;
    with SEA for Delta-DOR issues;
    with MOIMS and CSS if the need of standardized exchange of meteorological and orbital data will be required for optical communications;
    with SEA for adoption and integration of security-related recommended standards and practices;
    the SANA-recommended practices for registries and repositories.

The strategic goals of the SLS area are presented below.

SLS GOAL 1
        Enable efficient bi-directional transmission for near-Earth spacecraft (including missions to—and/or orbiting around—the Moon and at Lagrange points) and deep-space spacecraft (especially Mars missions) by developing appropriate modulation schemes for telecommand, telemetry, and ranging signals in the applicable frequency bands while providing narrower bandwidth and higher data returns.

SLS GOAL 2
        Produce efficient standards for coding schemes and synchronization, providing new generations of space missions with telecommand and telemetry capabilities beyond current technologies, such that spacecraft interconnection with its ground support system, or with another spacecraft, can accommodate higher data rates and better link performances, together with lower cost, mass, and power.

SLS GOAL 3
        To provide efficient space data link protocols capable of satisfying the needs of current and future missions; i.e., to produce or maintain standards to support smoothly higher data rates with seamless interface to both user applications and communication technologies over radio frequency (RF) and/or optical links.

SLS GOAL 4
        Develop data compression standards enabling efficient data rates and volume reduction to maximize the usage of available space links bandwidth and onboard storage capacity. These internationally agreed data compression standards will foster interoperability and multi-mission development of compression functions.

SLS GOAL 5
        Provide security functions operating at Layers 1 & 2 (of the OSI protocol stack) of CCSDS space links. The targeted security services include authentication, integrity check, anti-replay, and confidentiality both for uplink and downlink. The corresponding security protocols/functions shall be compatible with CCSDS TM, TC, and AOS data link protocols and be independent from any specific cryptographic algorithm. Develop associated management functions for monitoring and control, key and security association management. Security at Physical Layer level should also be considered.

SLS GOAL 6
        Establish a common framework of standardized services for space optical communications for interoperability and cross support by creating new standards for optical links (ISO Layers 1 & 2), taking into account the uniqueness of these types of links, such as very high data rates, geographic station diversity, and atmosphere (“weather”) influences. Consider also the services to be offered/required to/by space data link protocols and relevant procedures. Finally, identify the needed coordination with other CCSDS areas.

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