What is BS EN 16603-10-24 - Interface management about ?
BS EN 16603-10-24 describes a standard process and methodology for interface management throughout the life cycle, in terms of identification, requirements specification, definition, approval and control, implementation, verification and validation of interfaces, within a space programme or project and in accordance with the other relevant ECSS standards.
The objective of interface management is to achieve functional and physical compatibility amongst all interrelated items in the product tree. The goal of BS EN 16603-10-24 is to define a common and systematic process to meet the objective.
BS EN 16603-10-24 is applicable to the following interfaces, where a contractual relationship exists among parties:
- Within the Space Segment
- Within the Ground Segment
- Between the Space Segment and the Ground Segment
- Between Space Segment and Launch Segment only for ICD aspects in conformance to the launcher user manual
BS EN 16603-10-24 does not ensure that all the specificities of interfaces within the Launch Segment are covered.
BS EN 16603-10-24 is applicable to development of products at all different levels in the product tree. BS EN 16603-10-24 is applicable to both the customer and the supplier of the product during all project phases.
Who is BS EN 16603-10-24 - Interface management for ?
BS EN 16603-10-24 on interface management is applicable to:
- Aerospace and defence industries
- Government authorities related to the space system
- Project personnel of spacecraft projects
Why should you use BS EN 16603-10-24 - Interface management ?
The management and control of interfaces is crucial to the success of space programmes and projects. Interface management is a process to assist in controlling product development when efforts are divided amongst different parties (e.g., agencies, contractors, geographically dispersed technical teams). Interface control is also needed to define, achieve, and maintain compliance between products and actors that interoperate.
By adopting BS EN 16603-10-24 to a project is you will get the following benefits:
- A consistent, coherent, and commonly used approach – including documentation – throughout industry and across different projects
- Effective and efficient product interface management
- Minimize the risk of interface incompatibilities
- High confidence in achieving successful product operations for the intended use