Common Risk Criteria Standards for National Test Ranges
Abstract
This is the foundational document that defines consensus standards for the range risk management process and risk criteria. The companion supplement provides additional detailed information to assist in implementation of the standards. The standards in this document are not considered absolute; rather, this document and its supplement are intended to provide a baseline for defining acceptable risks for hazardous range operations and to assist the user in the development and implementation of robust risk assessments. This document presents the results of an extensive cooperative effort by the Range Safety Group of the Range Commanders Council. Planned and unplanned hazardous events generated by flight operations present a safety concern for all test ranges. Each range has established its own set of criteria and analytical methods for protecting personnel, facilities, aircraft, and other assets from hazardous operations. Although these separate efforts have been very successful, the logical relationships among criteria used at the test ranges and across different hazards are often difficult to comprehend. The consensus standards presented in this document are intended to: a. promote a common set of safety standards and process among the ranges; b. promote valid, repeatable risk assessments; c. facilitate innovation to support challenging missions; d. nurture openness and trust worthiness among the ranges, range users, and the public; e. simplify the scheduling process; f. present common risk criteria that can reduce cost for users of multiple test ranges. This document provides a common set of range safety policies, risk criteria, and guidelines for managing risk to people and assets during manned and unmanned flight operations, excluding aviation operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 07, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1214478