Lossless data compression technique for spatial data system

This paper defines for standardization a particular adaptive source coding algorithm that has widespread applicability to many forms of digital data. In particular, the science data from real time systems of imaging or non-imaging instruments are well suited for the application of this algorithm, which based on the Rice algorithm, as recommended by the CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data System). The whole compression system has been verified by performing several tests using vectors recommended by CCSDS, but suitably expanded and improved in order to check the algorithm efficiency and its capability to support several space applications.