Expert Systems

The practice of software verification and validation (V&V) has been overlooked in many safety-related expert systems even though it is central to a system being ultimately used to prevent hazards. This article examines the process of internal V&V of an expert system, explains those aspects o...

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Published in:Professional safety 2005-08, Vol.50 (8), p.45
Main Authors: Winn, Gary L, Gopalakrishnan, Bhaskaran, Akladios, Magdy, Premkumar, Rajaarunprasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automation
Engineers
Expert systems
Knowledge
Managers
Nuclear power plants
Occupational hazards
Software quality
Software reliability
User needs
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Summary:The practice of software verification and validation (V&V) has been overlooked in many safety-related expert systems even though it is central to a system being ultimately used to prevent hazards. This article examines the process of internal V&V of an expert system, explains those aspects of importance to an SH&E manager or design engineer, and reviews reusability issues of the actual metrics of V&V. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0099-0027