Session
Technical Session VII: Small Satellites - Special Applications
Abstract
The importance of safety and the early understanding and incorporation of safety requirements into all phases of the small satellite's life can not be over-emphasized. Safety is an engineering discipline, a mind set, a conscious practice of all involved in the small satellite. There are numerous safety requirements which must be complied with and there are numerous processes and procedures which the small satellite must be subjected to. Being aware of the requirements and procedures and assuring their accomplishment is a total project responsibility. Risk cannot be totally eliminated, but it can be managed and controlled. This paper was written to provide some information on the steps to successful Risk Management and Risk Acceptance.
Safety and the Small Satellite Builder
The importance of safety and the early understanding and incorporation of safety requirements into all phases of the small satellite's life can not be over-emphasized. Safety is an engineering discipline, a mind set, a conscious practice of all involved in the small satellite. There are numerous safety requirements which must be complied with and there are numerous processes and procedures which the small satellite must be subjected to. Being aware of the requirements and procedures and assuring their accomplishment is a total project responsibility. Risk cannot be totally eliminated, but it can be managed and controlled. This paper was written to provide some information on the steps to successful Risk Management and Risk Acceptance.
