High-Level Overview
There are four different colour coding: blue, white, yellow, and purple. The blue section represents the Audit pillar, the white (central) section represents the performance assurance pillar, the yellow section represents the in-service monitoring and reporting pillar, and the purple section represents the input layer to the whole SAF. The performance assurance pillar will be further explained, it focuses on ensuring that the system can perform as intended within its defined Operational Design Domain (ODD), which can be visualised as a set of operating conditions in which the system is designed to operate safely.
Audit focuses on ensuring that the development process, tools used, and management system are adequate. It ensures that the manufacturer has proper processes in place for operational and functional safety throughout the system’s development and lifecycle, confirming the safety of the system’s design and sufficient validation before market introduction.
The in-service monitoring and reporting (ISMR) captures and records additional information during system deployment, which can be considered for future system designs. It occurs during SUT operation, with continuous monitoring by the manufacturer and, if applicable, the fleet operator for purposes of continual safety assessment and improvement. The “In-Service Monitoring and Reporting” component should also check whether the assessment before the operation is done adequately.
The ISMR and the audit pillars will not be the main focus for SUNRISE, however they are integral parts for creating the wider SAF framework, as detailed in the NTAM document. Please note that we also have the Input Layer to the Safety Assurance Framework, which includes requirements related to ODD and behaviour, as well as other external requirements and test objectives.
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