Telemetry Attributes Transfer Standard (TMATS) Handbook

The RCC IRIG 106 sets forth standards for various aspects of telemetry (TM) data transmission, recording, and processing. These standards constitute a guide for the orderly implementation of telemetry systems and provide the necessary criteria on which to base equipment design and modification. Their purpose is to ensure efficient spectrum utilization, interference-free operation, interoperability between ranges, and compatibility of range user equipment at the ranges. This handbook is intended to supplement Chapter 9 of RCC IRIG 106 Telemetry Standards. Practical guidance for properly generating and using TMATS files is provided and examples of some of the more commonly used TMATS features are given. The overall purpose of this handbook is to improve the use of TMATS as a standard by presenting clear guidelines and thereby eliminating any misinterpretations that may exist.