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System Theoretic Process Analysis: A Literature Survey on the Approaches Used for Improving the Safety in Complex Systems

Author : Saulo Rodrigues e Silva

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Abstract

Computer systems are becoming increasingly complex, especially interactive software systems, namely software user interfaces. The scientific community relies on different methods to assess their safety. This article provides an updated literature survey on hazard analysis approaches used to improve the safety of complex systems. To support the survey, we conceptualise complex systems, highlighting the challenge in terms of assessing their safety. We provide a brief overview on the approaches historically available to tackle issues in those systems, along with their most common methods. Finally, the article focuses in one method of a non-traditional approach, which is described in more details, along with some of its extensions, which seeks to improve the hazard analysis in complex systems.

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Metadata
Title
System Theoretic Process Analysis: A Literature Survey on the Approaches Used for Improving the Safety in Complex Systems
Author
Saulo Rodrigues e Silva
Copyright Year
2019
Book
Information Systems for Industry 4.0

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-14849-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-14850-8

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14850-8_7

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