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Collaborative Modelling and Co-simulation in the Development of Dependable Embedded Systems

Lookup NU author(s): Professor John Fitzgerald, Dr Ken Pierce

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Abstract

This paper presents initial results of research aimed at developing methods and tools for multidisciplinary collaborative development of dependable embedded systems. We focus on the construction and analysis by co-simulation of formal models that combine discrete-event specifications of computer-based controllers with continuous-time models of the environment with which they interact. Basic concepts of collaborative modelling and co-simulation are presented. A pragmatic realisation using the VDM and Bond Graph formalisms is described and illustrated by means of an example, which includes the modelling of both normal and faulty behaviour. Consideration of a larger-scale example from the personal transportation domain suggests the forms of support needed to explore the design space of collaborative models. Based on experience so far, challenges for future research in this area are identified.


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Author(s): Fitzgerald J, Gorm Larsen P, Pierce KG, Verhoef M, Wolff S

Publication type: Report

Publication status: Published

Series Title: School of Computing Science Technical Report Series

Year: 2010

Pages: 19

Print publication date: 01/07/2010

Source Publication Date: July 2010

Report Number: 1213

Institution: School of Computing Science, University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Place Published: Newcastle upon Tyne

URL: http://www.cs.ncl.ac.uk/publications/trs/papers/1213.pdf


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