CCSDS 230.1-G-1, TC SYNCHRONIZATION AND CHANNEL CODING - SUMMARY OF CONCEPT AND RATIONALE, INFORMATIONAL REPORT (GREEN BOOK)

CCSDS 230.1-G-1, TC SYNCHRONIZATION AND CHANNEL CODING - SUMMARY OF CONCEPT AND RATIONALE, INFORMATIONAL REPORT (GREEN BOOK). The procedures and data formats developed for the TC Synchronization and Channel Coding are designed for space communications links. Typically, the links are used to carry telecommand data from ground elements to spacecraft, and the ‘TC’ in the name originates from this use. However, the TC Synchronization and Channel Coding can also be applied to links between spacecraft and to links carrying non-telecommand data. The procedures and data formats of the TC Synchronization and Channel Coding are designed with reliability and efficiency as primary considerations. The results reflect the consensus of experts from many space agencies. This document provides supporting and descriptive material only: it is not part of the Recommended Standard. In the event of any conflict between the TC Synchronization and Channel Coding Recommended Standard (reference [2]) and the material presented in this report, the Recommended Standard (reference [2]) shall prevail.