Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2006
Abstract
Probabilistic risk assessment is a methodology to assess the probability of failure or success of a mission. Results provided by the risk assessment methodology are used to make decisions concerning choice of upgrades, scheduling of maintenance, decision to launch, etc. However, current PRA neglects the contribution of software to the risk of failure of the mission. Our research has developed a methodology to account for the impact of software to system failure. This article focuses on an element of the approach: a comprehensive taxonomy of software-related failure modes. Application of the taxonomy is discussed in this article. A validation of the taxonomy and conclusions drawn from this validation effort are described. Future research is also summarized. © 2006 Society for Risk Analysis.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Risk Analysis
First Page
997
Last Page
1012
Recommended Citation
Li, B., Li, M., Chen, K., & Smidts, C. (2006). Integrating software into PRA: A software-related failure mode taxonomy. Risk Analysis, 26 (4), 997-1012. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1539-6924.2006.00795.x