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Learning from failure
(2002-06)
This paper addresses the topic of failures in computer-based systems. It does so in three stages: first it describes failure cases in a single domain, that of computer-based ambulance despatch systems; then it discusses ...
Safety, risk, and danger : A new dynamic perspective
(2002-02-01)
Software development for dynamic systems
(Springer Nature, 2002)
The dynamic nature of knowledge and software evolution and usage present a pervasive challenge to system developers. Discrete attempts to create such systems often lead to a mismatch between system, expectation and a ...
Life Cycle Design and Management
(APM Press, 2002)
Ambulance despatch systems : The Melbourne story
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2001-05)
This case study charts the story of the problematic implementation of a computerised despatch system for the Melbourne Ambulance Service. The system itself is now operational, however, the legal and political implications ...
Forensic ECBS : The way forward
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2001-05)
This focus group report explains the context and rationale for forensic engineering, highlighting the need for a professional discipline of ECBS. It makes a case for the dissemination of failure histories by drawing on the ...
Smooth seas - rough sailing : the case of the lame ship
(IEEE COMPUTER SOC, 2000-01-01)
The US Navy has embarked on an initiative to migrate applications from UNIX to Windows NT. This represents part of the adoption of Smart Ship technology which was meant to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of future ...
Forensic ECBS : a situational assessment
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2000)
Forensic Science is defined as the applied use of body of knowledge or practice in determining the cause of death. At present, this area of interest already includes any skilled investigation into how a crime was perpetuated. ...