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Standardisation procedures for DVB-RCS
Due to the recognised need for a specification of a return channel via satellite, the
DVB-TM (Digital Video Broadcasting - Technical Module) created an Ad-hoc group
early 1999, called the DVB-RCS (DVB- Return Channel via Satellite). The DVB
project itself was launched in 1993, under the auspices of the EBU (European
Broadcasting Union) [1]. The motivation was to promote a common, standard,
European platform for digital TV broadcasting, and the idea was supported by all
players; broadcasters, operators, standardisation bodies, media groups and industry.
Today, DVB counts 220 members from more than 30 countries around the world. Due
to high professionalism, the DVB has gained confidence worldwide, even if initially
intended for European purposes. DVB is not a standardisation forum itself, the
specifications drafted in the various technical Ad-hoc groups are, after approval in the
DVB hierarchy, sent to bodies like ETSI or ITU to obtain the formal status as a
standard.
Due to the recognised need for a specification of a return channel via satellite, the
DVB-TM (Digital Video Broadcasting - Technical Module) created an Ad-hoc group
early 1999, called the DVB-RCS (DVB- Return Channel via Satellite). The DVB
project itself was launched in 1993, under the auspices of the EBU (European
Broadcasting Union) [1]. The motivation was to promote a common, standard,
European platform for digital TV broadcasting, and the idea was supported by all
players; broadcasters, operators, standardisation bodies, media groups and industry.
Today, DVB counts 220 members from more than 30 countries around the world. Due
to high professionalism, the DVB has gained confidence worldwide, even if initially
intended for European purposes. DVB is not a standardisation forum itself, the
specifications drafted in the various technical Ad-hoc groups are, after approval in the
DVB hierarchy, sent to bodies like ETSI or ITU to obtain the formal status as a
standard.
