Validation, Demonstration and Testing

Abstract

The chapter describes verification and testing approaches and examples. Verification of accepted solutions and testing methods are related to the last five Technology Readiness Levels and Habitation Readiness Levels. The chapter introduces several existing and recently used analog facilities from NASA, RSA, ESA, and lists testbed facilities around the world. Descriptions of verification methods include their aims, requirements for selection of appropriate analogs and mock-ups, and gaps in human related risks.