ISO 17107-2011 PDF

Full title and description

Space data and information transfer systems — XML specification for navigation data messages. This International Standard defines an integrated XML schema set for representing spacecraft navigation data messages used to exchange attitude, orbit and tracking data (NDMs) between agencies and systems.

Abstract

ISO 17107:2011 specifies the XML schema content and layout for Navigation Data Messages (NDMs) corresponding to the CCSDS definitions for Attitude Data Messages (ADM), Orbit Data Messages (ODM) and Tracking Data Messages (TDM). The standard is focused on schema design and instantiation of XML-formatted NDMs for inter‑agency exchange; it does not specify transmission methods or compression of those messages.

General information

• Status: Published (confirmed on review cycle; remains current as of last ISO confirmation).
• Publication date: November 2011 (2011-11).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 49.140 (Space systems and operations).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2011).
• Number of pages: 85 pages (official ISO publication).

Scope

Defines an XML schema set for Navigation Data Messages (NDMs) that supports Attitude Data Messages (ADM), Orbit Data Messages (ODM) and Tracking Data Messages (TDM). The scope covers schema structure, element definitions, namespaces and instantiations of XML NDM files for inter‑agency exchange; it explicitly excludes specification of transmission, transport protocols or compression mechanisms for those XML files.

Key topics and requirements

• Integrated XML schema set for Navigation Data Messages (NDMs), covering ADM, ODM and TDM types.
• Schema content and layout rules for consistent instantiation of navigation data in XML format.
• Support for inter‑agency data exchange of attitude, orbit and tracking information (ephemerides, attitude time series, tracking observables).
• Compatibility with the corresponding CCSDS message definitions and recommended practices (NDM family).
• Examples and instantiation guidance for building valid XML NDM files (schema-driven validation).
• Scope limited to schema and instance-level requirements — transmission, compression and transport are explicitly out of scope.

Typical use and users

Used by space agencies, mission operations teams, spacecraft navigation and flight dynamics engineers, satellite ground-segment developers, systems integrators and software implementers who need a standard XML representation for exchanging ephemeris, attitude and tracking data. The schema is also implemented in tools and libraries that parse or generate CCSDS NDM files.

Related standards

Closely related to CCSDS Navigation Data Message recommendations and their domain-specific documents (Orbit Data Messages — ODM, Tracking Data Message — TDM, Attitude Data Messages — ADM) and to other ISO space-system standards developed by ISO/TC 20/SC 13. Implementers typically use ISO 17107 together with the relevant CCSDS documents for full message semantics and operational procedures.

Keywords

XML schema, Navigation Data Message (NDM), ADM, ODM, TDM, CCSDS, spacecraft navigation, ephemeris, attitude, tracking, ISO 17107:2011, space data transfer.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 17107:2011 is an ISO International Standard that specifies an XML schema set for Navigation Data Messages (NDMs) used to exchange spacecraft attitude, orbit and tracking data between agencies and systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the schema content, layout and instantiation rules for XML-formatted NDMs (ADM, ODM, TDM). It does not cover how those XML files are transmitted, compressed or transported — those aspects must be handled separately (for example via Interface Control Documents or transport protocols).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Space agencies, mission operations and flight-dynamics engineers, ground-segment software developers, data exchange integrators and vendors of orbit/attitude/telemetry processing tools use this standard to ensure consistent XML representations of navigation data.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The ISO bibliographic record for ISO 17107:2011 shows publication in November 2011 and indicates the standard was reviewed and confirmed in subsequent periodic reviews; as published by ISO it remains the current edition (Edition 1, 2011). Implementers should also check the CCSDS XML NDM documents for the latest CCSDS revisions that ISO 17107 references.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the broader family of space-data transfer standards and aligns with the CCSDS Navigation Data Messages family (ADM/ODM/TDM) and other ISO standards produced by ISO/TC 20/SC 13 covering space systems and operations.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: XML schema, Navigation Data Message, NDM, ADM, ODM, TDM, CCSDS, spacecraft navigation, ephemeris, attitude, tracking.