Experience with Formal Methods in Critical Systems

  • Authors:
  • Susan Gerhart;Dan Craigen;Ted Ralston

  • Affiliations:
  • Univ. of Houston at Clear Lake, Houston, TX;ORA, Canada;Ralston Research Associates

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Software
  • Year:
  • 1994

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Abstract

Although there are indisputable benefits to society from the introduction of computers into everyday life, some applications are inherently risky. Worldwide, regulatory agencies are examining how to assure safety and security. This study reveals the applicability and limitations of formal methods.