4.3 Relationship with other standards

There are important relationships between this standard and others in the ECSS system and elsewhere. While these are referred to in the relevant parts of the standard, and referenced as mandatory references, some of the important complementary resources are briefly described here:

• ECSS-E-ST-10-04 “Space engineering - Space environment”

This standard describes the environment and specifies the methods and models to be employed in analysing and specifying the model.

• ECSS-Q-ST-60 “Space product assurance – Electrical, electronic and electromagnetic (EEE) components”

This standard identifies the requirements related to procurement and testing of electronic components, excluding solar cells.

• ECSS-E-ST-20 “Space engineering - Electrical and electronic”

This standard describes and sets up rules and regulations on generic system testing.

• ECSS-E-ST-10-11 “Space engineering - Human factors engineering”

This standard addresses all aspects relevant to assure a safe and comfortable environment for human beings undertaking a space mission. When other forms of life are accommodated on board, this standard also ensures the appropriate environmental conditions to those living organisms.

• ECSS-E-ST-34 “Space engineering - Environmental control and life support”

• ECSS-E-ST-32-08 “Space engineering - Materials”

This standard defines the mechanical engineering requirements for materials. It also encompasses the effects of the natural and induced environments to which materials used for space applications can be subjected.

• ECSS-Q-ST-30-11 “Space product assurance – Derating – EEE components”

This standard specifies derating requirements applicable to electronic, electrical and electro-mechanical components.

• ECSS-E-ST-20-08 “Space engineering - Photovoltaic assemblies and components”

This standard outlines the requirements for the qualification, procurement, storage and delivery of the main assemblies and components of the space solar array electrical layout: photovoltaic assemblies, solar cell assemblies, bare solar cells and cover-glasses. It does not outline requirements for the qualification, procurement, storage and delivery of the solar array structure and mechanism.