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Critical Software
Investing in the UK Aerospace, Defence and Security Markets
Brian Luff, Chairman, Critical Software Technologies LtdFriday, 2nd October 2009
Critical Software SA
● Established in 2008● Listed in BusinessWeek as one of
Europe’s Top 500 growth companies● Specialises in high-integrity services for
software-intensive mission and safety-critical systems.
Markets & Capabilities
IT Consultancy & Bespoke Software Technology & Products
Embedded and Real Time SoftwareVerification, Validation & RAMSCommand & ControlNetworking SoftwareEnterprise Application IntegrationData processing
Quality
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Critical Software Technologies Ltd
● Offset was the catalyst● Started trading in March 2006● Revenues of £2.8M for 2008● Focuses on aerospace, defence and
transport● Has contracts in UK, Netherlands and
Germany.
Case Studies
Advanced Logistics
ChallengeRe-engineering of logistics and maintenance functions with a Service Level Agreement orientation
SolutionHealth and Usage Monitoring (HUMS) Fleet Planning
ResultsReduced Total Cost of OwnershipMinimal wastage of available flying hoursFully integrated with existing systemsOn Time and On Budget Bespoke Solutions
Customer
Develop and CertifyChallenge
To develop certified flight control software in compliance with DO-178B and DO-254 standards
SolutionConsultancy and software development at the customer siteValidationAttending and supporting safety audits
ResultsFlight Controls certified following the preparation and
implementation of;Plan for software aspects of certification (PSAC) Software development plan (SDP) Software verification plan (SVP) Software configuration management plan (SCMP) Software quality assurance plan (SQAP) System requirements Software requirements standard (SRS) Software design standard (SDS) Software code standard (SCS)
Customer
USV – Collision Avoidance
ChallengeCollision Avoidance System
SolutionBuild on existing C&C platform with a minimal set of components to support sensor data acquisition and visualization (image + radar)Data evaluation – obstacle segmentation – identificationObstacle reference point + Area of Avoidance (AoA) will be generated for use by any control system
OutcomePrototype of obstacle avoidance system.Potential for safety certification of USVOpportunity for further plug-ins: e.g. sat-imagery, motionEnable the use of the vehicle in coastal areas
Customer
BAE Systems
ChallengeProvide consultancy services to 1st tier UK Defence PrimeProvide IV&V services for Astute CMS
SolutionCSWT provides services to Future Combat Systems teamEnabling Contract – FCS Evolution WorkCombat System – Independent Design ReviewDevelop relevant consultancy and IV&V services
OutcomeStrategic partnership with Future Combat SystemsDesign TeamTest & Integration Team
Customer
Future Transport Systems
ChallengeDevelop an Autonomous Guidance System for a BusCertify the Guidance System and Support the Certification
of the Bus
SolutionSafety Assessment and Safety DemonstrationHardware Diverse, High Integrity SoftwareDistributed team of System Engineers (NL, UK, FR,
PT)
OutcomeHigh Integrity Component for the Guidance System
Customer
Summary of experience
● Challenges− Portuguese image− National Security
Summary
● On the plus side:− INOV Contacto− UK T&I− Portuguese culture and work ethic
Brian [email protected]
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