Ancillary Files Uplink Process

The operations steps needed to upload ancillary files. These include things like configuration files, log files, etc.

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Task

Nominal Timeline

Responsibility

Notes

ROI Exp Team

ROI SW Team

PI

1

File update

Per Experiment Schedule

 

 

 

2

File testing (unofficial)

1-2 weeks

(✔)

(✔)

Use correct upcoming service packs and OS.

3

VDD baselined/updated (if necessary)

2 weeks

(✔)

(✔)

A separate VDD may be required for the ancillary file(s). VDD for the main software item will document if the ancillary file(s) constitute a change in configuration of the main software item. If the main software item configuration is changed, a VDD will need to be baselined for the ancillary files.

4

Software delivered to ROI

4 weeks

 

 

PI Team to provide CoC for the file(s) delivered with PI and software developer signatures. For ancillary files, element cover letter/email not required.

5

Procedure verification/operational testing

 

 

Required for first time use on ISS, if ancillary file significantly changes instructions to crew within the software, or per discretion of Experiment/Operations Team.

6

Submit request to uplink software and schedule crew activity (if needed)

 

 

 

 

7

Crew installs update (if needed)

2 weeks

(✔)

 

 

 

✔ - Primary Responsibility, (✔) - Secondary Responsibility (assists Primary)