Abstract
Potential software failures present a sizable risk element in the design and development of many systems. In this paper, we augment the Software Function-Failure Design method, which is capable of predicting potential software failures in the very early stages of design, with the Risk in Early Design technique. This synergistic combination allows a risk assessment to be conducted at an early time in the software development process when traditional techniques are not applicable. The results are concise risk statements regarding the potential failure of functionalities with likelihood and consequence quantifications that can be used as part of a risk management program. The process is illustrated using a software failure database for the NASA Mars Exploratory Rover.
Recommended Citation
J. P. Vucovich et al., "Risk Assessment in Early Software Design Based on the Software Function-Failure Design Method," Proceedings of the 31st Annual International Computer Software and Applications Conference, 2007, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Aug 2007.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/COMPSAC.2007.184
Meeting Name
31st Annual International Computer Software and Applications Conference, 2007
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Department
Computer Science
Keywords and Phrases
Quantifications; Risk Assessment; Software Failures
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2007 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
20 Aug 2007
