Requirements Engineering for Safety-Critical Systems

Requirements Engineering is essential for the development of Safety-Critical Systems (SCS), as it focuses on the design of software and systems that meet safety and security requirements. This book discusses essential elements of requirements engineering applied to SCS, such as the relationship between safety/hazard analysis and requirements specification, a balance between conservative and agile methodologies, the role of requirements engineering in safety cases, and a maturity model for SCS.

Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2021
Publisher: River Publishers

Safety-Critical Systems (SCS) have become an integral part of our daily lives, permeating various domains such as transportation, medical treatments, industrial processes, air, land, and maritime traffic control. The development of SCS requires meticulous requirements engineering to ensure their proper design and functionality. Requirements engineering is a discipline that focuses on developing techniques, methods, processes, and tools to aid in the creation of software and systems. It encompasses a range of activities, including elicitation, analysis, modeling, specification, validation, and management of requirements.

The comprehensive specification of system requirements forms the foundation for its architectural design, providing a clear description of the functional and quality aspects that should guide implementation and system evolution. In this book, we delve into essential elements of requirements engineering applied to SCS, such as the relationship between safety/hazard analysis and requirements specification, the balance between conservative and agile methodologies in SCS development, the role of requirements engineering in safety cases, and the development of a maturity model for SCS.

By understanding these aspects, professionals, students, and researchers can enhance the quality of the SCS development process, ensuring that system requirements serve as a solid foundation for improving the safety and security of future systems. This book offers valuable insights for those interested in advancing the field of requirements engineering and contributing to the development of safer and more reliable systems.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788770224277