We developed the embedded software for a very large scale consumer handheld glucose meter. The code was written in “C”, targeting an NEC K0 Microcontroller. This project incorporated a custom LCD display and a custom ASIC to measure the glucose in a drop of blood placed on a sensor which was inserted in the meter. … Read more
Did we hit the target? When our military forces train, they need non-lethal ways to simulate actual battlefield conditions. The Omega 36 ignites pyrotechnic cartridges on command, providing visual and audible target recognition. We performed a detailed Software Safety Analysis on the Omega 36’s microcontroller software (firmware). We focused our efforts on the available system … Read more
The GBOSS System helps protect our warfighters by giving them “eyes” on their surroundings. The tower-mounted cameras, radars and other sensors help them detect the enemy placing IEDs, assist in check point security, route reconnaissance, and personnel/vehicle identification, among other benefits. We were hired to oversee the Systems Safety program for the Marine Corps Systems … Read more
How does a team conduct an effective software systems safety analysis for a small embedded system? What is required to get safety board (SSSTRP and WSESRB) approval? We were hired to develop training for a Navy engineering team to teach them just that. The training enabled them to examine Safety-Critical software code and it’s associated … Read more
Special Forces operatives often place explosives to destroy enemy assets. They must be a safe distance from the ordnance before it can detonate. Different devices can be used to trigger the detonation safely: Time Delayed Firing Devices Radio Frequency Detonators Infrared Firing Devices others We were hired to perform detailed System Safety Assessment on many … Read more
We lead the System Safety team for the Joint Cooperative Target Identification – Ground (JCTI-G) project for the Navy. The JCTI-G uses millimeter waves (microwaves) to broadcast an interrogation signal before firing on a target. If the target is a Friendly (not a Hostile) it will have a companion transponder. The Friendly receives the interrogation … Read more
This project began as a Software Systems Safety effort and culminated in developing a custom hardware/software Slew-to-Cue system. We initially performed a thorough safety analysis of a recent software revision of the ROSAM, (also known as the MK-49 MOD 0). We discovered a number of hazards. The system’s vendor corrected the issues and we proceeded … Read more
We performed Software Safety Analysis on a large C++ codebase for the Target Location, Designation, and Handoff System (TLDHS), fielded by the United States Marine Corp. The TLDHS is used by Forward Air Controllers (FACs) or Forward Observers (FO) to call in Close Air Support (planes) or Indirect Fires (artillery), respectively. The FAC or FO … Read more
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