6. Interface
Verification
For each interface specification, the verification method and the level
at which the verification will occur must be specified.
6.1. Verification
Stages
The Interface validation and verification process occurs in at least
three stages:
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Review: Validation and verification of the interface control document
through formal reviews during the design phase. This stage is the
responsibility of the leading party in collaboration with the SKA
Office, using models and analysis methods which they themselves
define.
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Standalone: Verification of the interface implementation by individual
sub-elements during their design qualification phase by means of
exercising the interface with the use of test equipment and/or
simulators. This verification is the responsibility of the individual
sub-elements, under the supervision of the Element System Engineering
team.
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Integration: Verification of the interface during integration of the
elements, as part of system integration testing. This verification is
the joint responsibility of the system AIV team and the leading
party. This stage has two phases – a formal Acceptance verification
made at Element level and in isolation, followed by a carefully
controlled sequence of making and verifying made interfaces as part of
integration.