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The SDR is one of the major reviews that is conducted at the end of Conceptual Design to evaluate the system-level design to determine its ability to meet the system-level requirements. The SDR therefore reviews and approves the System Specification to ensure completeness and amendments since the last System Requirements Review. The SDR establishes the Functional Baseline and provides: a formalised communication of the intended design approach, a means to identify and discuss interface issues, and a formal record of design decisions and acceptance.
     It is not advisable for Preliminary Design to continue until the SDR has been completed. Pragmatically, however, resources cannot be left idle and some work will no doubt continue.
     The System Design Review approves the Functional Baseline as well as manufacturing plans, design schedules, personnel plans, and so on. All major documentation and major plans are also reviewed at the SDR.
     The SDR could be considered to be a final, formal System Requirements Review.

Other topics in our resources on Systems Engineering related to SDR include: 
 
  • Entry Criteria
  • Test Readiness Review (TRR)
  • System Qualification Review (SQR)
  • Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
  • Critical Design Review (CDR)
  • Technical Reviews and Audits Plan (TRAP)
  • Exit Criteria
  • System Requirements Review (SRR)
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