RELIABILITY of a System
Charles François (2004). RELIABILITY of a System, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 2830.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 2830 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
The measure of the probability that a system will perform some requisite function within specified conditions and during a specified time .
This measure is basic for risk analysis and forecasting applied for now mainly to physical and mechanical systems.
It includes a statistical and prospective study of possible causes of failures.