Combat Systems
SSEI Research Themes

Research

 SSEI Special Interest Groups

Themes

In response to the ‘Hard Problems’, the SSEI research programme has been established as a series of tasks, organised into five themes:

  • Software Systems Architectures
  • Developing Dependable Software Systems
  • Integration of Software Systems
  • Management of Software Systems Projects
  • Properties of Software Systems

Themes are characterised by a key capability, reflecting the overall aim of the theme, and underpinned by descriptions of individual coherent elements, which together support that aim. The rationale for selecting the capabilities are defined in terms of MOD and industry benefit. The motivation for MOD is described from the point of view of IPTs and Delivery Teams, responsible for acquiring software-intensive systems and the industry viewpoint is primarily that of a prime contractor, though supply chain and through life issues have also been considered, where appropriate.

Engagement with the SSEI research programme is through quarterly Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings, held at Member sites. There are three SIGs covering:

  • Management
  • Architecture and Integration
  • Dependability and Properties

These draw together strongly-related areas of work, enabling MOD and other SSEI members to engage most effectively in the programme.

Evidence-Based Management Dependable Use of FPGAs Evidence-Based Infrastructure Managing the Complexity of FPGA Designs ALARP Verification Assessment Modelling Through Life Risk Management for Software Intensive Systems Model-Driven Integration of Software Systems Managing Value of Upgradeability in Software-intensive Systems Certifiable Safety-critical Software Systems that can be Incrementally Upgraded IMS for Adaptive Systems Analytic Techniques for the Predictability of Complex Systems Application of SoA to Dependable Systems Framework for Evolutionary Transition of Legacy Software Systems Framework for Distributed Development and Integration Software Safety Cases - Establishing a Systematic Approach Dependability Explicit Metadata Software Language Policy Software Guidance for 00-56 Interface Contracts for Architectural Specification and Assessment Evolving Trials and Acceptance Strategies for COTS Combat Systems Managing System and Software Safety Case Interface Requirements Supporting the Standardisation of Assurance Argument and Evidence Schemas Updating Guidance on the Application of Civil Software Standards to DS 00-56 Assurance of Evolving Software: Open Systems and Legacy Dynamic Operational Risk Assessment for NEC Systems of Systems Pan DE&S Management of Information Assurance for Software Intensive Projects to achieve successful information accreditation and system certification
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