Verification, Validation, and Testing of Engineered Systems

B.6 CHAPTER 4: VVT RESOURCE SUMMARY

This chapter shall summarize the resources and budget required in order to fulfill the planned VVT program. In particular, this section shall summarize the following resource categories.

B.6.1 Test Articles

This section shall identify the actual number and timing requirements for all test articles, including key support equipment required for testing according to the program plan. If key subsystems (components, assemblies, subassemblies or software modules) are to be tested individually before being tested in the final system configuration, then each subsystem and the quantity required shall be identified. In addition, when prototype, engineering models or production models shall be used for a given VVT activity, they shall be identified in this master plan.

B.6.2 Test Sites and Instrumentation

This section shall identify the specific test ranges or facilities to be used for each type of testing. The VVT planner shall compare the requirements for test ranges or facilities dictated by the scope and content of planned testing with existing capability and highlight any major shortfalls, such as inability to test under representative natural environmental conditions.

B.6.3 Test Support Requisition

This section shall identify test support equipment that must be acquired specifically to conduct the VVT master program.

B.6.4 Expendables for Testing

This section shall identify the type, number and availability requirements for all expendables (e.g., ...