NASA-STD-7009, NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD: STANDARD FOR MODELS AND SIMULATIONS (11 JUL 2008)

NASA-STD-7009, NASA TECHNICAL STANDARD: STANDARD FOR MODELS AND SIMULATIONS (11 JUL 2008)., This standard is published by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide uniform engineering and technical requirements for processes, procedures, practices, and methods that have been endorsed as standard for models and simulations (M&S) developed and used in NASA programs and projects, including requirements for selection, application, and design criteria of an item. This standard was specifically developed to respond to Action 4 from the 2004 report “A Renewed Commitment to Excellence,” with consideration also given to related findings as identified in the Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) Report. This standard is approved for use by NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities. This standard covers the development and operation (or execution) of M&S, as well as the analysis and presentation of the results from M&S. This also includes the proper training of M&S practitioners and the identification of recommended practices, while ensuring the credibility of the results from M&S is assessed and properly conveyed to those making critical decisions.