2.2.4 - Interfaces

2.2.4-6 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
2.2.4-6-1 Ensure all unique interfaces for launch, operations and communications are identified Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure that the defined internal and external Interfaces to space segment, ground and other segments, and subsystems demonstrate a complete set of interfaces. Ensure that all interfaces are identified, requirements are defined, and are consistent with interface control documents. SFWC 2.1.3.1.3, SFWC 3.17, SFWC 3.18, SFWC 3.2 Inter-Segment ICDs; External ICDs; Intra-Segment ICDs The Acquisition Strategy Consideration, TOR-2002(3105)-1668, section 16.3 & 35.3.
2.2.4-6-2 Ensure all internal and external interfaces are identified and interactions understood Phase B | Phase C | Ensure applicable interface control documents detail compatibility of interfacing systems or components. Ensure all interfaces and interactions are identified (particularly during design and tradeoff analyses)Ensure interfaces are addressed and captured in ICDs or in system specs for intra system. Ensure requirements allocation documents are generated that specify what systems do in terms of satisfying allocated and interface requirements. SFWC 2.1.3.1.3, SFWC 3.17 Inter-Segment ICDs; External ICDs; Intra-Segment ICDs; System Requirements Allocation Matrix TOR-2006(8506)-4494, Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, Major Interfaces chapter
2.2.4-6-3 Ensure all interfaces are defined and documented in Interface Control Specifications, or equivalent, and referenced in system specification Phase B | Phase C | Ensure changes to interfaces, especially external interfaces, are reviewed and appropriately incorporated into system specifications and test planning. SFWC 3.17, SFWC 3.19, SFWC 2.1.3.1.3, SFWC 2.1.1.2.3 Inter-Segment ICDs; External ICDs; Intra-Segment ICDs; System/Segment Specification (SSS) NA
2.2.4-6-4 Ensure physical and functional interface control documents are developed Phase B | Phase C | Ensure adequacy of contractor's ICD and plans for testing LV/SV interfaces SFWC 2.1.3.1.3, SFWC 3.17 Inter-Segment ICDs; External ICDs; Intra-Segment ICDs Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, TOR-2006(8506)-4494; Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B
2.2.4-6-5 Ensure software interfaces are evaluated at the system level Phase B | Phase C | Ensure all unique interfaces are identified. Ensure interfaces are addressed and capture in ICDs or in system specifications. Ensure requirements allocation documents are generated that specify what systems do in terms of satisfying the mission allocated and interface requirements. SFWC 2.4.2.2.4, SFWC 2.1.3.1.3, SFWC 3.17 Inter-Segment ICDs; External ICDs; Intra-Segment ICDs; System Requirements Allocation Matrix NA