2.2.7.1 - System Validation

2.2.7.1-1 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
2.2.7.1-1-1 Ensure on-orbit mission performance satisfies system requirements and operability is consistent with the CONOPs Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure processes in place to verily unit to system performance requirements to compare to on-orbit performance and subsequent sell off of final mission requirements NA NA NA
2.2.7.1-1-2 Ensure the system demonstrates that it is operationally effective and suitable in intended operational environment Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure the systems meets capability based requirements to include MOEs (measures of effectiveness), MOSs (measures of suitability), thresholds, objectives and other test criteria to demonstrate required capability. Ensure the system demonstrates that it will meet criteria for fielding. Ensure the system demonstrates satisfactory performance or reliability growth plans/curves that demonstrate threshold attainment. AFMAN 63-119 A14.3.3; AFMAN 63-119 A21.1; AFMAN 63-119 A21.1.1; AFMAN 63-119 A21.1.2 NA AFMAN 63-119 or equivalent; Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Operations Readiness Assurance Chapter
2.2.7.1-1-3 Ensure that known system deficiencies are identified and corrected, fixes verified, or otherwise resolved Phase D2 | Phase D3 | Ensure any remaining problem areas have minimal to no impact on the outcome of dedicated operational test & evaluation. SFWC 4.12 NA AFMAN 63-119 or equivalent; Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Integration, Test, and Evaluation Chapter
2.2.7.1-1-4 Ensure system integrated with other major elements and performance is verified Phase D2 | Assess the demonstration to ensure the complete set of systems that the system will interface with are included, and that the demonstration complies with Test-as-You-Fly principles. SFWC 4.1 NA Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Handbook, TOR-2006(8506)-4494
2.2.7.1-1-5 Ensure system integration problems are corrected to allow operators to satisfy mission requirements Phase D2 | Ensure the system is ready for system-or mission level testing. Ensure integration among system components, subsystems and external systems optimize the total system design and performance capabilities NA NA AFMAN 63-119 or equivalent; Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Integration, Test, and Evaluation Chapter
2.2.7.1-1-6 Ensure if the system was planned with evolutionary acquisition strategy, that the capabilities lacking at this time are described and implementation times documented Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Ensure the certification process in place for each increment of capability developed , produced and or fielded. Ensure operational capabilities are clearly assigned to specific increments, and that provisions exist for developing and testing all increments. Ensure incremental acquisition strategies include impacts to existing systems as those capabilities are incorporated. Use Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC)-approved strategy for future increments if specified. AFMAN 63-119 A2.7; AFMAN 63-119 A2.7.1; AFMAN 63-119 A2.7.2; AFMAN 63-119 A4.10; AFMAN 63-119 A4.10.1; AFMAN 63-119 A21.4; AFMAN 63-119 A21.4.1 NA AFMAN 63-119 or equivalent; Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B, Operations Readiness Assurance Chapter
2.2.7.1-1-7 Ensure assessment of contractor's independent verification and validation implementation and progress Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Assess the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) contractor's implementation and progress in accordance with IV&V Plan. Ensure that progress is in line with schedule for IV&V work. Ensure that results are reported by the IV&V contractor in a timely fashion and are made available to the development contractor. NA NA TOR-2006(8506)-5749, Mission Assurance Tasks for Software, Mission Assurance Guide, TOR-2007(8546)-6018, Rev B , Software Mission Assurance Chapter and Appendix A3-14, IEEE Std 1012(TM)-2004, IEEE Standard for Software Verification and Validation, TOR-2001(1465)-0934e, Software Independent Verification and Validation