Management of software for large technical systems
H. Hailing · Institution of Engineering and Technology eBooks · 1987
For the design, construction and operation of large technical systems, software plays an important role. In this chapter some aspects of managing software for such systems are discussed. The different classes of software during the project phases and within the different hierarchical levels of a control system are outlined and their relations to proper management are shown. In addition, the problems of purchasing software and estimating the required time, budget and manpower for a project are discussed. Emphasis is placed on practical aspects and examples are presented.