A V development approach is a systems engineering methodology that follows a V-shaped process model. The left side of the V represents the decomposition of requirements into system and subsystem specifications. The bottom of the V represents the integration and testing of system components. The right side of the V represents the verification and validation of system performance against requirements. A function to structure allocation relationship is pivotal in a V development approach, because it defines how the system functions are realized by the system structure (i.e., components). This relationship enables traceability and consistency between requirements, design, implementation, and testing