IEC 63135-2018 PDF
Name in English:
St IEC 63135-2018
Name in Russian:
Ст IEC 63135-2018
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Full title and description
St IEC 63135-2018 — Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems — Automatic identification systems (AIS) — SAR airborne equipment — Operational and performance requirements, methods of test and required test results. This publication reproduces the IEC 63135:2018 international standard and specifies minimum operational and performance requirements, test methods and required test results for AIS VHF data‑link related parts of AIS SAR airborne stations.
Abstract
IEC 63135:2018 defines the technical and test requirements necessary for AIS functionality in search-and-rescue (SAR) airborne equipment. It aligns airborne AIS characteristics with ITU‑R Recommendation M.1371 where applicable, defines minimum interface requirements for input and display equipment, and provides test methods and pass/fail criteria for operational and performance verification of AIS VDL functions in airborne SAR stations.
General information
- Status: Current / Active (international standard).
- Publication date: 23 November 2018 (IEC edition 1.0).
- Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
- ICS / categories: 47.020.70 (Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems).
- Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2018).
- Number of pages: 155 pages.
Details above derived from the IEC publication record for IEC 63135:2018.
Scope
This standard specifies the minimum operational and performance requirements, the methods of testing and the required test results for the AIS VHF Data Link (VDL) portions of an AIS SAR airborne station. It incorporates applicable technical characteristics from ITU‑R Recommendation M.1371 and takes account of the ITU Radio Regulations where relevant. The document also specifies minimum requirements for interfaces to other equipment used for input and display of AIS data. Aviation‑specific certification requirements and other airborne requirements outside AIS VDL functionality are beyond the scope.
Key topics and requirements
- Operational and performance requirements for AIS SAR airborne equipment (transmit/receive behaviour, timing, message handling).
- VHF Data Link (VDL) characteristics and required compliance with AIS protocol parameters.
- Test methods and required test results for functional, conformance and performance verification of AIS VDL functions.
- Interface requirements for input/display equipment used with AIS SAR airborne stations.
- Reference to ITU‑R M.1371 technical characteristics and consideration of ITU Radio Regulations.
Typical use and users
Primary users are manufacturers and designers of AIS SAR airborne equipment, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies, maritime and aviation regulatory authorities, search-and-rescue organizations, and systems integrators that combine AIS with airborne maritime surveillance equipment. The standard is used to design, test and certify AIS VDL functionality in airborne SAR platforms and to ensure interoperability with shipborne AIS systems.
Related standards
IEC 63135:2018 is published as an IEC international standard and has been adopted in regional/national collections (for example EN IEC 63135:2019 and national identical adoptions). It complements and references ITU‑R Recommendation M.1371 (AIS technical characteristics) and other maritime radiocommunication and interface standards relevant to AIS equipment and displays.
Keywords
AIS; Automatic Identification System; SAR airborne; VHF Data Link (VDL); maritime navigation; radiocommunication; test methods; ITU‑R M.1371; interoperability; AIS SAR station.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: It is the IEC international standard IEC 63135:2018 (presented here as St IEC 63135-2018), which specifies operational and test requirements for AIS VDL functions of SAR airborne equipment.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers minimum operational/performance requirements, required test methods and pass/fail results for AIS VDL parts of airborne SAR stations, and minimum interface requirements for input and display equipment; it aligns with ITU‑R M.1371 where applicable.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Manufacturers of airborne SAR AIS equipment, testing and certification laboratories, maritime and aviation authorities, SAR operators, and systems integrators seeking to ensure AIS interoperability and compliance.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The standard was published on 23 November 2018 (Edition 1.0) and is listed as the active IEC publication (stability indicated through 2027 in the IEC catalogue at time of publication). National and regional adoptions (for example EN IEC 63135:2019) mirror the IEC text. Users should check the IEC catalogue or their national standards body for any later amendments or corrigenda.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: IEC 63135 is part of the broader set of maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment standards under IEC TC 80 and is aligned with other AIS and maritime interface standards and ITU recommendations; related EN and national adoptions exist (EN IEC 63135:2019 and identical national versions).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: AIS, SAR airborne, VHF Data Link, ITU‑R M.1371, test methods, maritime radiocommunication, interoperability, operational requirements.