AIT Deliverables

AIT Series

AIT Model Philosophy

AIT Deliverables

Phase D Build and Test Plan

Schedule and Budget

AIT Facility and GSE

Shipping Plan

The AIT deliverable items can be divided in 6 branches:

1- AIT General items

Quality Planning

Review and generation of AIT documentation, and continues through the satellite assembly, test, and delivery phases of the completed hardware and documentation, in accordance with the project's requirements

Change Controls/Configuration Management

1- Reviewing and tracking all AIT documentation changes 2- Verifying all approved changes are properly incorporated/implemented

Metrology Controls

All equipment shall be within the valid calibration period at the time it is used for determination of satellite acceptability

Process Control

- These processes include, but are not limited to, soldering, welding, potting, bonding, and surface treating processes - These controls assure that special processes are performed by certified personnel; that facilities, equipment, materials, and procedures are adequate, maintained, and properly used; and that records are controlled

Nonconforming Treatment

A closed-loop system foridentifying documenting,controlling, and correcting nonconformances is be implemented

Material Review

In this step, we will require a Material Review Board (MRB). Members of the MRB may consult with other organizations and personnel as required to arrive at optimum decisions

Control of Temporary Removals

The control sis initiated upon installation or removal of the first temporarily installed or removed item and shall be maintained through delivery to prevent them from becoming a part of the final configuration.

Cleanliness and Contamination Control

In this step, we should ensure that contaminant–sensitive items are controlled and cleaned, in accordance with documented procedures, to the levels specified in the applicable technical documents and are maintained at these cleanliness levels. These procedures cover hardware, equipment, personnel, and control of areas for fabrication, assembly, inspection, test, and storage.

Material Control
Subsystem Acceptance Inspection/Certification Reviews

2- AIT Program Reviews support

Formal Reviews

- Satellite Assembly & Integration Phase Review (Sys AIR) – after finish satellite main assembly and electrical activities – before start satellite environmental testing phase. - System Acceptance Review (SysPSR)/Pre-Shipment Review – at the end of AIT activities, before satellite transportation to launch Site. - System Flight Readiness Review (Sys FRR) – Satellite ready to launch.

Management Reviews

Management reviews are conducted as defined in the Project Implementation Plan, and Mission Assurance Plan. The AIT QA participates in management reviews by providing information relating to AIT QA tasks performed, resulting accomplishments, risks identified, and future plans.

3- AIT Controls

Satellite Configuration (S/C) Control Logs

S/C Flight Hardware assembly status log
S/C Flight connectors mate/demate control Log
Thermitors connections status log
S/C MLIs installation status log
S/C Flight Units grounding/bonding status log
S/C Controlled screws log
S/C Flight Mechanisms control log
S/C Flight Hardware storage status log
S/C Non-Flight materials temporary assembling status log
S/C Photography Assembly/Test Operation log

Satellite Testing Control Logs

S/C AIT Activities Log
S/C AIT Open points control Log
S/C AIT Non Conformances control Log
S/C AIT Waiver/Deviation/Change control Log
S/C Special Test Request (STR)
S/C Configured Flight & Test Software modification Log
S/C TRB/TRRBs control Log
S/C Flight Battery charge/discharge control Log
S/C Flight Units operation time utilization control log

GSE/ AIT Test Facility Control Logs

GSE Equipment Calibration/Certification status Log
GSE Equipment maintenance status Log
GSE / AIT Test Facility Cleanliness/Contamination status Log
AIT Test Facility Grounding / No Break status Log
AIT Materials Proprietary control Log

Equipment EIDP Control Logs

Equipment Transportation Record
Equipment Operation Log
Equipment Connector Mate/Demate Log
Equipment Non-Conformance History

4- AIT Phase activities

Review Test Plan/Procedures

- Consistency of Test Plan and Procedures. - Stress and boundary testing adequacy - Inherited (reuse) software is tested in the project environment, and that new interfaces have been verified. - Fault Protection Functions are adequately tested, including failure modes. - All of the requirements are adequately tested by the procedure. - The procedure steps shall be sufficiently detailed that they can be exactly repeated. - The results of each step are sufficiently detailed that a Pass/Fail is apparent. - Provide assessment of the Hardware Configuration Management process to verify the hardware version being tested is under configuration control. - Verify the configuration of the Test Environment is as specified in the Test Plan/Procedure.

Perform Test Readiness Review

- Assess the configuration and readiness of the items to be tested. - The readiness of the Test Plan and Test Procedures. - The validity of the Functional Test Pass/Fail Criteria. - The readiness of test facilities, test equipment, and test resources. - The Anomaly/Problem Status-review the status of non-conformances and verify that open non-conformances have no impact whatever on the validity of the test. - Problem Failure Reports, are initiated when required and within the required time frame. - Review and eliminate or reduce and control hazards, which may exist for the respective test. - All applicable specifications and procedures have been properly authorized prior to use, and all deviations/waivers from the specifications and procedures are authorized. - The test area is controlled to the extent necessary to protect the test article from damage or degradation. - Requirements governing safety, handling and storage, calibration, cleanliness, and environmental controls are followed. - Test equipment and support instrumentation are within current calibration cycles, and identified in the test data. Verify also that all personnel certification, if applicable, is valid.

Perform Test Monitoring

- Monitor the development effort to verify that defined processes and standards are being followed. - Verify that testing is performed in accordance with approved test procedures - Verify that procedure deviations are recorded - Verify that test data are accurately recorded, and that all non-conformances are documented Perform Post-Test Hardware Inspections Post-Test Hardware Inspections shall be performed to detect and document the condition of the hardware after environmental testing, with emphasis on documenting discrepancies that may have resulted from the testing.

Perform Test Review

- Review test data packages and logbooks and verify the results from the intermediate test data evaluation - Ensure the completeness of all test data and the adequacy of decisions due to non-conformances - Define the acceptance of the test - Grant readiness to initiate the next AIT task

5- AIT Launch Operations activities

Post-transportation inspection
Performing and documenting necessary inspections
Perform test readiness review and verify if all action items have been closed or dispositioned as “OK to Proceed”
Surveillance and monitoring of all satellite required hardware and software integration/functional testing
Perform Test Review
Assure Program Handling Constraints are clearly identified and complied with integration procedures
Monitoring and ensuring Spacecraft/Payload contamination control procedures are followed
Verification of compliance to procedures and requirements regarding Spacecraft/Payload in preparation for Launch Vehicle integration
Participation in Launch Vehicle Integration Readiness Reviews
Surveillance of Satellite/Launcher testing
Participation in Satellite Flight Readiness Reviews

6- AIT GSE control activities

Flight hardware interfaces, mechanical and/or electrical, are compliant to requirements
Ensure that test equipment, including computer-aided testing techniques and data are validated prior to use and controlled during their use in testing
Current calibration of Electrical GSE
Current proof-load of Mechanical GSE
Cleanliness and contamination control requirements are compliant
Proper and legible identification of the product
Safety requirements are satisfied and potential hazards are identified

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