Mission Statement

To provide a forum for discussion, mutual advice and learning on current best practise for safety-related systems, which contain embedded software, within the automotive industry and associated suppliers; to provide feedback on the use of the MISRA Guidelines, and to contribute to their promotion and use throughout the world.

Membership

Membership is aimed at personnel from the organizations that constitute, or support, the automotive industry, who have an interest in the continuing improvement of the development processes for safety-related systems that contain software in general, and the use of the MISRA Guidelines in particular. Members from other industry sectors are welcome in order to promote cross-sectorial fertilization.

Benefits

The ability to meet engineers from other companies who have similar objectives and problems. To be able to discuss issues of common concern, to be introduced to new techniques, and thus to contribute to the improvement in the quality of the automotive systems in each member's organization, and those of the industry in general.

Meetings

Each meeting will have a theme and either commence with one or two short, possibly controversial, introductions on that theme, or there would be a longer presentation on a specific subject. There will be plenty of time for discussion. Speakers may be invited from consultants, universities and tool suppliers.

If you would like to suggest a theme for a meeting please contact the MISRA Project Manager.

Costs

Attendance at open MISRA Guidelines Forum meetings is currently charged at a rate for each delegate of £58.75 (£50 + VAT).

Possible Themes

Software engineering Requirements specification Programming and program design Verification - testing and formal methods Real-time kernels Interrupts and timing CASE tools Management and subcontracting Management of change BS 5750 - TickIT Security - ITSEC

Safety-related systems IEC 61508 - the safety lifecycle Safety analysis and integrity levels System architectures - hardware/software split Software - your flexible friend? Hazard identification Risk assessment (Software) hazard analysis Fault detection and fault management techniques Safety case Legal issues International relationships

Vehicle systems Powertrain Intelligent cruise control Vehicle security Vehicle architectures Open system interfaces Transport telematics Intra-vehicle communications Inter-vehicle and roadside communications Accessories Cross-sectorial relationships

How to book

The fee for open meetings of the MISRA Guidelines Forum is currently £58.75 (£50 + VAT) per delegate. This is payable strictly in advance or by company order.

We regret that no refunds will be given for cancelled bookings but substitutions are allowed.

Bookings must be received no later than one week before the date of the meeting. As numbers are limited, it is advisable to check the availability of places beforehand if booking close to the date of the meeting.

Joining details will be sent on receipt of your booking and payment.

Please send full details of all delegates and payment by post or fax to the MISRA Project Manager.