1. The challenges and objectives of scientific and technical system safety
This paragraph introduces the concept of software dependability and presents the general principles of risk analysis methods used in this context.
1.1 Operational reliability
Since scientific and technical software is generally integrated into embedded or industrial systems, the challenges of ensuring that it works properly are closely linked to those of ensuring that the systems that use it function properly: mission success, transporting people or goods "to their destination", trouble-free production on time and to the required quality level, environmental protection, etc.
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Bibliography
Websites
IMdR – Institute for Risk Management
AFIS – French System Engineering Association
AFNOR – Association française de normalisation
...Standards and norms
- Railway applications: signalling, telecommunication and processing systems – software for rail control and protection systems - EN 50128-11 -
- Sécurité fonctionnelle des systèmes électriques/électroniques/électroniques programmables relatifs à la sécurité - CEI 61508-10 -
- Software considerations in airborne systems and equipment certification (Considérations sur le logiciel en vue de la certification...
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