NASA Office of Logic Design

A scientific study of the problems of digital engineering for space flight systems,
with a view to their practical solution.

Tutorials for Programmable Logic and Military/Aerospace Systems

Effective Technical Monitoring

Abstract

This seminar will explain the role of technical monitoring in assuring mission success. Elements of a technical monitoring program will be discussed, and case histories presented.

1. Comparing the success levels of two space organizations:
   INTELSAT and NASA

2. Inside aerospace contractors
   a. Corporate cultures
   b. Case histories of common problems

3. Elements of effective technical monitoring

4. Monitoring team personnel
   a. Subsystem coverage
   b. Team experience level
   c. Example: Intelsat I-7 program office
   d. Maintaining your monitoring team

5. Contractual issues
   a. Deliverables and levels of review
   b. Access to work in progress
   c. Reviews beyond PDR/CDR/FDR

6. Promoting contract awareness

7. Dealing with aerospace companies

8. Cost-effectiveness of monitoring

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