Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering Overview Sub-Series
Systems Engineering Overview
The Iris systems engineering process follows the traditional requirements and verification process outlined by NASA [1] and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) [2]. The traditional systems engineering approach enables project teams to be able to plan and manage work relating to satellite development from invisible definition and design, to visible and tangible manufacturing and testing. The different work archetypes are divided into different project phases, outlined below:
Pre-Phase A - Initial concept studies and development.
Phase A - Expand Pre-Phase A mission concept to potential system.
Phase B - Preliminary Design of Accepted Concept.
Phase C - Critical Design of Accepted Concept.
Phase D - Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT).
Phase E - Post-Launch Operations.
Phase F - De-Orbiting and Project Close-Out.
Figure 1 outlines the phases and the project reviews that take place between the Iris team, the CSA, and NanoRacks.
Figure 1: Iris Project Management Phases and Milestones
References
[1] NASA Systems Engineering Handbook, Rev 2
[2] CCP Essence of Success (Webinar 1)