Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Specifications, testing, and quality requirements for tin-cobalt electrodeposition 1. Introduction to ISO 26945:2011 ISO 26945:2011 specifies the requirements for electrodeposited coatings of tin-cobalt alloy applied to metallic and other inorganic substrates. This standard addresses…

Resilient floor coverings — Test methods for identifying linoleum and quantifying cement binder and inorganic filler content 1. Introduction to ISO 26985:2008 ISO 26985:2008 specifies standardized test methods for identifying linoleum and determining the cement content and ash residue of…

Performance Requirements, Test Methods, and Classification for Cushioned Vinyl Flooring Introduction to ISO 26986 and Cushioned PVC Floor Coverings ISO 26986:2010, with Amendment 1:2022, specifies the requirements for expanded (cushioned) poly(vinyl chloride) floor coverings. These resilient flooring products consist of…

Resilient floor coverings — Standardized test method for evaluating staining and chemical resistance using visual indexing 1. Introduction to ISO 26987:2008 ISO 26987:2008 specifies a standardized test method for determining the staining and chemical resistance of resilient floor coverings. The…

Standardized formats for OPM, OMM, OEM, and OCM in space data and information transfer systems 1. Overview of ISO 26900:2024 Orbit Data Messages ISO 26900:2024 defines the standard format for four types of orbit data messages used in space data…

Integrating Fish Passage with Hydrometric Gauging — Design, Calibration, and Uncertainty Analysis Introduction to ISO 26906 and Fish Passage at Gauging Structures ISO 26906:2015 addresses an important environmental engineering challenge: how to integrate fish passage facilities with hydrometric flow measurement…

Standardized Terminology for Helical, Leaf, Disc, and Other Spring Types in Mechanical Engineering Introduction to ISO 26909 and the Importance of Standardized Spring Terminology ISO 26909:2009 provides a comprehensive multilingual vocabulary for springs, covering terms and definitions across seven key…

Standardized Shot Peening Process for Spring Fatigue Life Enhancement — Almen Intensity, Coverage, and Quality Control Introduction to ISO 26910-1 and Shot Peening for Springs ISO 26910-1:2023 specifies the general procedures for shot peening of springs, establishing a standardized framework…

Standardized ICD Template for Secondary Payload Integration on Launch Vehicles 1. Introduction and Scope ISO 26869:2012, developed by ISO/TC 20/SC 14 (Space systems and operations), provides small auxiliary spacecraft (SASC) and launch vehicle (LV) organizations with standardized rules and format…

Standardized Documentation Framework for Multi-Nation Space Launch Complex Operations 1. Introduction and Scope ISO 26870:2022 (second edition, replacing ISO 26870:2009) establishes requirements for the nomenclature, structure, and contents of operational documents used at a launch pad or integration site. Developed…

Comprehensive Design, Qualification, and Safety Requirements for Spaceborne Pyrotechnic Mechanisms 1. Introduction and Scope ISO 26871:2020, prepared by ISO/TC 20/SC 14, establishes comprehensive requirements for explosive systems and devices used in space systems. The standard covers the entire lifecycle —…

End-of-Life Mission Planning for GEO Spacecraft — Requirements, Orbits, and Best Practices Introduction to ISO 26872 and GEO Satellite Disposal ISO 26872:2019 specifies requirements for planning and executing the disposal of spacecraft operating at geosynchronous altitude (GEO) at the end…

Inertia-Dynamometer Friction Evaluation Replacing Traditional Drag-Based Test Protocols 1. Introduction and Scope ISO 26867:2009, prepared by ISO/TC 22/SC 2, describes a comprehensive inertia-dynamometer test procedure for assessing the influence of pressure, temperature, and linear speed on the coefficient of friction…

Understanding the CCSDS 122.0-B-1 Image Data Compression Algorithm for Space Applications Introduction to ISO 26868 and CCSDS Image Compression ISO 26868:2009 (corrected in 2012) adopts the CCSDS 122.0-B-1 Recommended Standard for Image Data Compression, developed by the Consultative Committee for…

CCSDS-Adapted Lossless-to-Lossy Image Compression Algorithm for Spaceborne Payload Instruments 1. Introduction and Scope ISO 26868:2009 adopts the CCSDS 122.0-B-1 “Image Data Compression” Recommended Standard as an International Standard, establishing a compression algorithm for two-dimensional digital spatial image data from payload…

Measurement of fracture toughness at impact loading rates using instrumented precracked Charpy-type test pieces per ISO 26843:2015 Introduction to ISO 26843:2015 ISO 26843:2015 specifies requirements for performing and evaluating instrumented precracked Charpy impact tests on metallic materials using fracture mechanics…

General requirements for chemical analysis of refractory products using wet chemical, AAS, and ICP-AES 1. Scope and Analytical Framework for Refractory Analysis ISO 26845:2008 specifies the general requirements for the chemical analysis of refractory products and raw materials using wet…