New challenges in the development of critical embedded systems - An "aeromotive" perspective

Abstract

During the last decades, embedded systems have become increasingly important in highly safety-critical areas such as power plants, medical equipment, cars, and aeroplanes. The automotive and avionics domains are prominent examples of classical engineering disciplines where conflicts between costs, short product cycles and legal requirements concerning dependability, robustness, security, carbon footprint and spatial demands have become a pressing problem. © 2010 Springer-Verlag.