Developers of the InterUSS Platform, an initiative by the Linux Foundation, have given more information about its governance framework and quality control processes.
The aim of the platform is to improve the interoperability of UTM/U-space systems by connecting companies and organisations active in the ecosystem.
“Since its inception, the initiative has relied on open-source tools with a strong commitment to transparency,” say the developers. “To ensure quality and compliance, InterUSS Platform adopts a multi-layered approach of checks and balances with ongoing peer reviews, industry-standard testing and alignment to existing regulatory requirements.
“The governance structure of the InterUSS Platform is outlined in the InterUSS Charter. The governance is distributed among four bodies: the Governing Board, the Outreach Committee, the Advisory Council and the Technical Steering Committee.
- The Governing Board is responsible for the overall management of the budget, overseeing community outreach, establishing boards and subcommittees and establishing policies and rules, determining the selection of InterUSS projects.
- The Technical Steering Committee (TSC) is responsible for the open collaborative development of the Platform, including documentation, testing, integration and the creation of any items that aid in the development, deployment, operation or adoption of InterUSS Platform’s projects. The mandate and the rules governing the Technical Steering Committee are defined in the Technical Steering Committee Charter.
- The Outreach Committee (OC) is responsible for the design, development, and execution of community outreach and ensures that the work of the InterUSS Platform is clear, well-promoted, and highly visible among the community and potential partners.
- The Advisory Council (AC) was launched in 2024to establish a voluntary consortium that provides input on regulations and standards for the development of the InterUSS Platform’s open-source tools.
“The InterUSS Platform uses several communication and collaborative tools to ensure the open and transparent development of its projects and the reception of technical contributions. At the same time, it ensures that any changes proposed and implemented are dutifully identified, reviewed and tracked.”
For a full breakdown of quality control processes, software assurance and requirements protocols, the reliability of virtual testing tools and more please visit the link below.
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(Image: The Platform’s governing board)
