The problem that software errors pose for the Strategic Defense Initiative is examined. The reasons why software can be unreliable are examined. The issues involved in battle-management computing are discussed. It is concluded that despite the best efforts of all concerned, there will be errors and the shield will leak.


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    Title :

    Can software for the Strategic Defense Initiative ever be error-free?


    Additional title:

    Kann Software fuer das SDI-Verteidigungs-Konzept jemals fehlerfrei sein?


    Contributors:
    Myers, W. (author)

    Published in:

    Computer, Long Beach ; 19 , 11 ; 61-67


    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 12 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





    "Strategic Defense Initiative" and International Law

    Vereshchetin, V. S. / International Astronautical Federation; International Institute of Space Law | British Library Conference Proceedings | 1986