Hardware-in-the-loop testing of marine control system

Abstract

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing is proposed as a new methodology for verification and certification of marine control systems. Formalizing such testing necessitates the development of a vocabulary and set of definitions. This paper treats these issues by constructing a framework suitable for industrial HIL test applications and certification of marine systems.

Keywords

• Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
• black box testing
• functional testing
• marine control systems
• failure modes
• testability
• IEC 61508