Establish and uniquely identify Configuration Items (CIs) throughout their lifecycle with immutable aerospace dash-number part numbering for satellites and defense systems.
Configuration Identification is the process of identifying the attributes that define every aspect of a configuration item. It establishes the basis for defining and controlling the configuration of products and their associated documentation.
This includes selecting CIs, determining their structure, assigning unique identifiers, and documenting their physical and functional characteristics. Proper identification ensures traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
In aerospace and defense programs, configuration identification follows strict standards to ensure interoperability, maintainability, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Configuration Items are hardware, software, documentation, or data products that require configuration control. Selection criteria include complexity, criticality, and interface requirements.
Physical components, assemblies, and equipment
Software programs, modules, and databases
Documents defining interfaces between CIs
Equipment for testing and support
Approved functional configuration documentation
System Requirements Review (SRR)
Approved allocated configuration documentation
Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
Approved product configuration documentation
Critical Design Review (CDR)