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Abstract:

Formal documentation of requirements, resolutions, and decisions was once a standard NASA practice. However, the increased use of informal documentation such as viewgraphs and e-mail may be inhibiting the ability of NASA projects to reference the basis for technical decisions and to validate or verify engineering designs. Produce a record of technical decisions and supporting information within technical reports and memos as a standard practice across the institution, with a defined process for review, approval, and records management.