SIST ETS 300 460:2000/A1:2000

• Abstract:

  This together with ETS 300 829 is intended to become a harmonised standard, the reference of which is intended to be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities referencing the EMC Directive. This amendment implements the changes necessary to convert ETS 300 460 into a harmonised standard.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2000
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Sep-2003
• ICS: 33.070.40 - Satellite
• Technical Committee: RES - Radio equipment and systems
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Nov-2000
• Due Date: 01-Nov-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Nov-2000
• Mandate: T-353
• Ref Project: ETSI ETS 300 460/A1 ed.1 (1997-11) - Satellite Earth Stations and Systems (SES); Maritime Mobile Earth Stations (MMES) operating in the 1,5/1,6 GHz bands providing Low Bit Rate Data Communications (LBRDC) for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS); Technical characteristics and methods of measurement

Overview

SIST ETS 300 460:2000/A1:2000 outlines the technical characteristics and measurement methods for Maritime Mobile Earth Stations (MMES) operating in the 1.5/1.6 GHz bands. These earth stations support Low Bit Rate Data Communications (LBRDC) as part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Developed by the Satellite Earth Stations and Systems (SES) Technical Committee and published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this standard aligns with the requirements for harmonized European standards under the EMC Directive.

This amendment updates the earlier ETS 300 460 to facilitate harmonization, ensuring member states’ compliance with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for maritime satellite communications systems that enhance maritime safety and emergency response.

Key Topics

• Maritime Mobile Earth Stations (MMES): Defines technical requirements for earth stations on ships using satellite communication in the 1.5/1.6 GHz frequency bands.
• Low Bit Rate Data Communications (LBRDC): Focuses on data transmission supporting key GMDSS operations, including distress alerts and safety messages.
• Compliance with EMC Directive: Specifies the clauses and subclauses that ensure MMES equipment meets the essential requirements of EU Council Directives on electromagnetic compatibility (notably 89/336/EEC).
• Measurement Methods: Standardizes methodologies for testing and verifying the technical parameters of MMES, including unwanted emissions and power supply characteristics.
• Harmonized Standard Development: This amendment, together with ETS 300 829, enables the standard’s reference to be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, supporting regulatory uniformity across Europe.

Applications

The practical value of SIST ETS 300 460:2000/A1:2000 extends across multiple maritime and telecommunications sectors, including:

• GMDSS Equipment Manufacturers: Ensures that new MMES devices meet recognized technical and regulatory requirements for use within the global distress and safety system.
• Ship Operators and Owners: Provides assurance that onboard satellite communication systems remain compliant, reliable, and interoperable with global maritime safety networks.
• Testing and Certification Bodies: Establishes benchmarks for conformity assessment, facilitating testing against harmonized technical specifications.
• Regulatory Authorities: Supports the enforcement of uniform standards for electromagnetic compatibility in maritime communications, enhancing safety and minimizing interference.
• Maritime Safety Operations: Enables secure and robust transmission of safety-critical information, distress alerts, and rescue coordination using compliant low bit rate satellite data systems.

Related Standards

For a comprehensive approach to maritime satellite communications and regulatory compliance, consider these closely associated standards:

• ETS 300 460 (original): The foundational document outlining specifications for MMES in the 1.5/1.6 GHz bands.
• ETS 300 829: A sister standard intended to work in conjunction with ETS 300 460 for a harmonized set of requirements within the European regulatory framework.
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC: European Directive specifying essential requirements for electromagnetic compatibility, referenced throughout this standard.
• IMO SOLAS Convention: International Maritime Organization's Safety of Life at Sea convention, which is linked to certain power supply requirements in MMES.
• Other GMDSS Standards: Standards governing the operation and technical features of equipment in the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System.

SIST ETS 300 460:2000/A1:2000 is essential for ensuring that Maritime Mobile Earth Stations not only function effectively in global safety networks but also meet strict European requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and technical performance. This harmonization supports international maritime safety, equipment interoperability, and regulatory compliance.

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Satellite Earth Stations and Systems (SES); Maritime Mobile Earth Stations (MMES)
operating in the 1,5/1,6 GHz bands providing Low Bit Rate Data Communications
(LBRDC) for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS); Technical
characteristics and methods of measurement
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETS 300 460/A1 Edition 1
ICS:
33.070.40 Satelit Satellite
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

ETS 300 460
AMENDMENT A1
November 1997
Source: SES Reference: RE/SES-00029
ICS: 33.020
Key words: Satellite, maritime, mobile, earth station, MES, MMSS, emergency, GMDSS, LBRDC
This amendment A1 modifies
the European Telecommunication Standard ETS 300 460 (1996)
Satellite Earth Stations and Systems (SES);
Maritime Mobile Earth Stations (MMES)
operating in the 1,5/1,6 GHz bands providing
Low Bit Rate Data Communications (LBRDCs) for
the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS);
Technical characteristics and methods of measurement
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Foreword
This amendment to ETS 300 460 (1996) has been produced by the Satellite Earth Stations and Systems
(SES) Technical Committee of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
This amendment has been produced by ETSI in response to a mandate
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