1 Scope
This International Standard is applied for organizations developing ground support
equipment and also for operators performing space activity.
Interface control documents format defined here does not contain the descriptions
regarding various properties of ground support equipment (i.e. performance, functions
or endurance to launch mechanical environment or quality assurance provisions) which
are defined in technical specifications.
Control of interfaces, independently of its frequency or depth, cannot replace stages
of parameters definition of high-quality production and development of technical requirements
of project, design and development. Interfaces control is used as a control process
that can provide necessary verification of successful finishing of design at a stated
in contract period.
This International Standard establishes basic requirements for interface control documents
(ICD) writing and interface control procedures for the following items included in
launch system: payload, launch vehicle, ground support equipment (according to ISO 14625:2007) and launch site (buildings with technical systems). Notably
a) ICD between payload and launch vehicle (according to ISO 15863:2003),
b) ICD between ground support equipment and payload (this International Standard),
c) ICD between ground support equipment and launch vehicle (this ...
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