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Course Outline

Introduction to SOTIF and ISO/PAS 21448:2019

  • Historical context and the evolution of the standard
  • Comparative overview of ISO 26262 and ISO/PAS 21448
  • Defining the scope and objectives of SOTIF

Core Concepts and Terminology

  • Understanding Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF)
  • Distinguishing functional safety from SOTIF
  • Key terms: Hazard, Triggering Events, Safe State, and Unsafe State

SOTIF Process and Framework Overview

  • Phases within the SOTIF life cycle
  • Interplay between hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA)
  • Principles of controllability and situational awareness

Hazard Identification and Classification

  • Potential hazards linked to ADAS and automated driving
  • Case studies illustrating functional insufficiencies
  • Analysis of triggering events in real-world contexts

Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)

  • Methodologies for identifying and evaluating risks
  • Managing unknown and foreseeable hazards
  • Establishing effective risk reduction measures

Designing for SOTIF Compliance

  • Architecting systems with a primary focus on safety
  • Considerations for software and hardware development
  • Incorporating safety requirements during the design phase

Verification and Validation Methodologies

  • Testing approaches: simulation, on-road trials, and field tests
  • Techniques for detecting systematic and random failures
  • Validating intended functionality in edge cases

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

  • Real-time monitoring techniques for safety systems
  • Leveraging field data for system refinement
  • Strategies for maintaining safety post-deployment

Documentation and Reporting Standards

  • Standards for documenting the SOTIF process
  • Essential deliverables: Safety plan, safety case, and hazard reports
  • Stakeholder communication and regulatory compliance

SOTIF in Practice: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Analysis of SOTIF implementations in ADAS and autonomous systems
  • Insights gained from safety-critical incidents
  • Best practices for sustaining SOTIF compliance

Future Trends and SOTIF in Autonomous Vehicles

  • Evolution of industry standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Emerging trends in autonomous driving and safety technology
  • Interrelation with other safety standards (ISO 26262, UNECE WP.29)

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of automotive systems
  • Basic proficiency in system engineering processes and software development lifecycles

Target Audience

  • Automotive safety engineers
  • System and software engineers
  • Functional safety managers
  • Automotive project managers
  • Quality management professionals
 14 Hours

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