ization officially 
established by the management of its members. The Committee meets periodically to address 
data systems problems that are common to all participants, and to formulate sound technical 
solutions to these problems. Inasmuch as participation in the CCSDS is completely 
voluntary, the results of Committee actions are termed Recommendations and are not in 
themselves considered binding on any Agency.  
CCSDS Recommendations take two forms: Recommended Standards that are prescriptive 
and are 