V&V Protocol of Operations
The Verification and Validation Protocol of Operations was initiated at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in September 2005 in order to institutionalize consistent and quality industry standard V&V practices and to provide World Class System Integration and Test Capabilities to the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO).
"Verification ensures the system is being built right. "
"Validation ensures the right system is being built."
The primary objectives of V&V are:
- Early detection and resolution of defects
- Increased assurance and better value for ATO acquisitions and modifications
- Strengthened Test and Evaluation capabilities for future ATO programs and initiatives
- Lifecycle concept with focus on T&E performance
- Better risk management and decision making capability
- Accreditation of test capabilities
The V&V Protocol of Operations will address all aspects of the business of conducting T&E, including project management, quality assurance, technical methodologies, process standardization, and training. In short, it will change the way we do business.
ATO-P Participants
V&V Standards and Reference Documents
- T&E Handbook (PDF)
- V&V Operations Guide (PDF)
- more