BS ISO 18202:2015以一种抽象的方式定义了MAL:它所基于的概念；它提供的基本类型；层所需的消息头；消息和结果行为之间的关系和有效序列。它没有具体说明:单个实现或产品；实体或接口在真实系统中的实现；通信所需的方法或技术。交叉引用:CCSDS 520.1-M-1:2010CSDS 520.0-G-3:2010购买本文件时可用的所有当前修订版均包含在购买本文件中。

BS ISO 18202:2015 defines, in an abstract manner, the MAL in terms of:the concepts that it builds upon;the basic types it provides;the message headers required by the layer;the relationship between, and the valid sequence of, the messages and resulting behaviours.It does not specify:individual implementations or products;the implementation of entities or interfaces within real systems;the methods or technologies required for communications.Cross References:CCSDS 520.1-M-1:2010CCSDS 520.0-G-3:2010All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.