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Analyzing Software Requirements Errors in Safety-Critical, Embedded SystemsThis paper analyzes the root causes of safety-related software errors in safety-critical, embedded systems. The results show that software errors identified as potentially hazardous to the system tend to be produced by different error mechanisms than non- safety-related software errors. Safety-related software errors are shown to arise most commonly from (1) discrepancies between the documented requirements specifications and the requirements needed for correct functioning of the system and (2) misunderstandings of the software's interface with the rest of the system. The paper uses these results to identify methods by which requirements errors can be prevented. The goal is to reduce safety-related software errors and to enhance the safety of complex, embedded systems.
Document ID
20060038948
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Lutz, Robyn R.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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