DIN EN 16603-10-09:2014-09

Clear definition of reference directions, coordinate systems and their inter-relationships is part of the system engineering process. Problems caused by inadequate early definition often pass unnoticed during the exchange of technical information. This standard addresses this by separating the technical aspects from the issues connected with process, maintenance and transfer of such information. Clause 4 provides some explanation and justification, applicable to all types of space systems, missions and phases. Clause 5 contains the requirements and recommendations. Helpful and informative material is provided in the annexes. The objective of the coordinate systems standard is to define the requirements related to the various coordinate systems as well as their mutual inter-relationships and transformations which are used for mission definition, engineering, verification, operation and output data processing of a space system and its elements. This standard aims at providing a practical, space-focused implementation of coordinate systems, developing a set of definitions and requirements. These constitute a common reference or "checklist" of maximum utility for organising and conducting the system engineering activities of a space system project or for participating as customer or supplier at any level of system decomposition. This standard may be tailored for the specific characteristics and constraints of a space project in conformance with ECSS-S-ST-00. This document (EN 16603-10-09:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/CLC/TC 5 "Space", the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This document originates from ECSS-E-ST-10-09C. This document has been developed to cover specifically space systems and has therefore precedence over any European Standard since it covers the same scope but with a wider domain of applicability (for example aerospace).