What is BS EN 16601-40 - Configuration and information management about?
BS EN 16601-40 is a European standard that describes the processes and provides the requirements for managing the information/documentation and configuration of products within a space programme or project.
The requirements specified herein apply to and affect the supplier and customer at all levels.
Who is BS EN 16601-40 - Configuration and information management for?
BS EN 16601-40 on configuration and information management is relevant to:
- Space project managers
- System engineers for spacecraft projects
- Manufacturers of spacecraft products
- Technical personnel for spacecraft projects
Why should you use BS EN 16601-40 - Configuration and information management?
Information/documentation management is a process for ensuring timely and effective creation, collection, review, delivery, storage, and archiving of project information.
Configuration management is the process of establishing and maintaining a consistent record of a product’s functional and physical characteristics compared to its design and operational requirements.
Configuration and information/documentation management are interrelated processes for managing projects.
BS EN 16601-40 guides you regarding the management, planning and implementation of configuration management in space projects.
With BS EN 16601-40, you can properly manage space projects within a space programme.