A test manager's perspective of a test concept for a heavy lift vehicleThe developmment of a test concept is a significant part of the advanced planning activities accomplished for the Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) of new systems. A test concept is generally viewed as a description, including rationale, of the test structure, evaluation methodology and management approach required to plan and conduct the IOT&E of a program such as a new heavy lift launch vehicle system. The test concept as presented in this paper is made up of an operations area, a test area, an evaluation area, and a management area. The description presented here is written from the perspective of one test manager, and represents his views of a possible framework of a test concept using examples for a potential IOT&E of a heavy lift launch vehicle.
Document ID
19910025396
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Pargeon, John I., Jr. (NASA Kennedy Space Center; USAF, Operational Test and Evaluation Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)