4.6 - Space Vehicle Ground Support Equipment

4.6-7 Level 2 Tasks

Tasks Applicable Mission Phases Description SFWC Artifacts References
4.6-7-1 Ensure GSE integration and test activities adequately addresses certification Phase B | Phase C | Phase D1 | Phase D2 | Evaluate GSE certification for the expected testing, transportation, and launch processing environments. NA NA NA
4.6-7-2 Ensure that all ground support equipment interfaces are considered as part of the space vehicle test planning effort Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure ground support equipment interfaces are tested/verified at the subsystem level and validated at the space vehicle level. Detail configuration differences between support equipment to support operational testing. AFMAN 63-119 A25.3.1 NA TOR-2011(8591)-2, Space Vehicle Test & Evaluation Handbook; AFMAN 63-119 or equivalent
4.6-7-3 Ensure test readiness is evaluated Phase C | Phase D1 | Ensure completeness of test readiness to include certified resources (manpower, equipment), contingency planning, environment and situational awareness of other competing programs. Ensure reviews are conducted at each lower level of assembly before integration to a higher level. NA NA Space Vehicle Test and Evaluation Handbook, TOR-2011(8591)-2