| Date
Learned |
Lesson
Summary |
Full
Text |
Source |
17 Jul, 2002 |
High fidelity simulation systems are centrally important in test efforts. |
High fidelity simulation systems are centrally important in test efforts. |
"Mission Software at GSFC"; presentation by J. Hennessy |
17 Jul, 2002 |
Incremental development and integration can save life cycle cost and reduce risk. |
Incremental development and integration keyed to important functionality and test of SW systems saves life cycle cost and reduces risk; however, it requires money and coordination up-front. |
"Mission Software at GSFC"; presentation by J. Hennessy |
17 Jul, 2002 |
Issues need to be driven up through both the Engineering and Projects management chains. |
Issues need to be driven up through both the Engineering and Projects management chains. |
"Mission Software at GSFC"; presentation by J. Hennessy |
17 Jul, 2002 |
Many Project Managers press sw schedule and staffing too hard. |
Many Project Managers have limited software experience and insight and press software schedule and staffing plans too hard to help meet competitive cost caps. |
"Mission Software at GSFC"; presentation by J. Hennessy |
17 Jul, 2002 |
Software/Operations knowledgeable management is key to success. |
Software/Operations needs a voice at the Project mission level. Software/Operations knowledgeable senior managers, with (budget) authority and responsibility for the efforts, is a major key to success. |
"Mission Software at GSFC"; presentation by J. Hennessy |
17 Jul, 2002 |
Test, test, and re-test, and "test as you fly" are keys to successful development. |
Test, test, and re-test, and "test as you fly" are keys to successful development. |
"Mission Software at GSFC"; presentation by J. Hennessy |
17 Jul, 2002 |
With increased SW complexity comes the need for an expanded Project system V&V program. |
With increased SW complexity (e.g., multiple onboard computers) and functionality comes the need for an expanded Project system verification and validation program that cannot be compromised. Increased capability also means increased SW costs. |
"Mission Software at GSFC"; presentation by J. Hennessy |
