Towards Identifying and closing Gaps in Assurance of autonomous Road vehicleS - a collection of Technical Notes Part 1

This report provides an introduction and overview of the Technical Topic Notes (TTNs) produced in the Towards Identifying and closing Gaps in Assurance of autonomous Road vehicleS (Tigars) project. These notes aim to support the development and evaluation of autonomous vehicles. Part 1 addresses: Assurance-overview and issues, Resilience and Safety Requirements, Open Systems Perspective and Formal Verification and Static Analysis of ML Systems. Part 2: Simulation and Dynamic Testing, Defence in Depth and Diversity, Security-Informed Safety Analysis, Standards and Guidelines

Public Underwriting of Private Debt: The Prospect of Industry Targeting

This paper ascertains the nature and foreseeable effectiveness of some of stimulus measures introduced by Canada's federal government to stem the 2008 financial crisis. To that end, the paper considers three distinct elements which form one logical continuum. Starting with the identification of components of the overall economic stimulus package, the consideration then shifts to the least invulnerable stimulus measure, i.e. support to the auto industry. This is followed with a discussion of the possible implications of stimulus measures and other selected factors on the level of federal debt. The analysis shows that there is reason to doubt that the financial support to the auto industry was commensurate with its relative size or its comparative importance to the Canadian economy. Moreover, the combination of economic uncertainty and the already existing fiscal pressures of an aging population may exacerbate significantly the actual levels of federal deficit and debt. As such, a balanced approach to planned federal deficit reduction and federal debt stabilization may once again be desirable.national budget, budget deficit, national debt, automobile industry, economic crisis, stimulus measures, industry targeting

A Study of Quality Assurance and Testing in Software Development Life Cycle

The objective of this document is to specify a Software Quality Life Cycle (SQLC) that will be used in the development of high quality software. The goal is to create streamlined usable process that supports the SQLC so that the activities related to software quality can be integrated into the existing software development processes. In addition, it is important that we create these processes so they will: Not inhibit the flow of work Not inhibit the creativity of the people Not fail immediately because of the time or resources required Not fail in the long run because the process or life cycle is unsupportable or inflexible. This document will: Outline the Software Quality Life Cycle (SQLC) and the steps in that life cycle. Focus on a framework and guidelines, not step by step instructions. Define software quality and testing terms that may be unfamiliar or used inconsistently. Benefits for the users of this document: Provide a repeatable process where the user don\u27t have to reinvent the wheel. Decrease the learning curve of those new to software quality assurance. Aid communication and eliminate confusion with the use of consistent terminology. Contribute to a higher degree of accuracy for project estimates. SCOPE OF THIS DOCUMENT The Software Quality Life Cycle testing involves continuous testing of the system during the development process. At predetermined points, the results of the development process are inspected to determine the correctness of the implementation. These inspections identify defects at the earliest possible point. This document will explain the Software Quality Life Cycle (SQLC) process and how it relates to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This document will: Encompass the full life cycle of quality assurance and testing an application. Include main levels of testing (unit, system, user acceptance, and installation). Provide an overview of all types of testing. Focus on web and client/ server applications. Address maintenance testing