Transportability

Definition

The utility quality subfactor, transportability, is the degree to which a system-level application or hardware component can be physically moved from one location to another.

Measurement

Transportability is typically measured in terms of:

• Suitability for transport vehicle
• Size
• Weight

Requirements

See transportability requirements.

Guidelines

The following guidelines have been found to be useful with regard to transportability:

• Transportability requirements may refer to other standards (e.g., the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle) rather than repeating these details as part of the requirements.