Information on Reviews
Technical reviews are vital part of the systems engineering
process that provide the ability to determine that the design
is meeting the necessary requirements. Technical reviews measure progress
and reduce technical risk by: providing a formal evaluation of
design maturity; measuring and reporting on planned and actual performance;
clarifying and prioritising design requirements; evaluating and establishing the system
baseline at discrete points in the design process; providing an
effective means of formal communication between stakeholders; and recording design
decisions and rationales for later reference.
Reviews are often seen
to be onerous (particularly by the contractor), but reviews
work for both customer and contractor. Reviews range from
very informal discussions to formal meetings and will tend to
become more detailed as the design progresses. Normally reviews
are specified in some detail (number, content and timing) in
contractual documentation.
Reviews for defence projects are described in MIL-STD-499B,
MIL-STD-1521B, MIL-STD-973.
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