SAFECOMP 2003
The 22nd International Conference on
Computer Safety, Reliability and Security
23-26 September 2003
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
http://www.safecomp.org/
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-- ABOUT THE CONFERENCE --
Since it was established in 1979, by The European Workshop on Industrial
Computer Systems, TC 7 on Reliability, Safety and Security, EWICS TC7,
SAFECOMP has contributed to the progress of the state-of-the-art in
dependable applications of computer systems. SAFECOMP is an annual event
covering the state-of-the-art, experience and new trends in the areas
of computer safety, reliability and security regarding dependable
applications of computer systems. SAFECOMP provides ample opportunity to
exchange insights and experience on emerging methods and practical
applications across the borders of different disciplines.
-- SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE --
SAFECOMP focuses on safety-critical computer applications and is a
platform for knowledge and technology transfer between academia,
industry
and research institutions. Papers are invited on all aspects of
dependability and survivability of critical computer-based systems of
systems and infrastructures. Due to the increasing integration and
evolution of hybrid systems, SAFECOMP emphasises work in relation to
human factors, system evolution, dependability and survivability.
Nowadays practical experience points out the need of multidisciplinary
approaches to deal with the nature of critical complex settings.
SAFECOMP,
therefore, is open to multidisciplinary work enhancing our
understanding
across disciplines.
SAFECOMP welcomes original work neither published nor submitted
elsewhere on both industrial and research experience. Examples of
industrial and research topics include:
Industrial sectors: Accident Reports and Management - Aerospace and
Avionics - Automotive - Banking and E-commerce - Bluetooth Devices -
Critical National Information Infrastructures - Distributed and
Real-time
Systems - Firewalls - Medical Systems - Networking and
Telecommunication
- - Open Source Software - Power Plants -Programmable Electronic Systems -
Railways - Responsibility in Socio-Technical Systems - Robotics - Safety
Guidelines and Certification - Safety Standards - Safety-Critical
Systems
and Infrastructures - Smart Card Systems
Research areas: Fault Tolerance - Commercial-Off-The-Shelf and Safety -
Dependability Analysis and Modelling - Dependability Benchmarking -
Design for Dependability - Diversity - Empirical Analyses - Evolution,
Maintenance and Dependability - Formal Methods and Dependability -
Human Factors and Dependability - Internet Dependability - Intrusion
Detection - System Modelling and Engineering - Qualitative Approaches
for Dependability - Quantitative Approaches for Dependability - Safety,
Reliability and Security - Safety and Risk Assessment - Dependable
Structures - System Dependability - Verification, Validation and Testing
-- PAPER SUBMISSION --
Paper submissions are via the conference website; submit full papers as
portable document format (pdf) or postscript (ps). Papers must clearly
show the name, postal address, email address, phone and fax number of
the contact author. 14 pages is the maximum admitted length for
submitted papers in the LNCS format; templates can be found at
Springer-Verlag website:
http://www.springer.de/comp/lncs/
Papers exceeding the above limit may be rejected without review. Only
papers neither published nor submitted elsewhere may be submitted for
publication. The following declaration should be added to the submitted
paper:
"All necessary clearances for the publication of this paper have been
obtained. If accepted, the author will prepare the final manuscript in
time for inclusion in the conference proceedings and will present the
paper at the conference."
Further information/instructions about submissions are on the conference
website. The language for all paper submissions and presentations at the
conference is English, and no simultaneous translation will be provided.
-- CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND JOURNAL SPECIAL ISSUE --
After acceptance by the Programme Committee, the final paper is required
in electronic version according to the file templates provided by the
publisher. Accepted papers will appear in the conference proceedings
that
will be distributed at the conference. Springer-Verlag will publish the
conference proceedings in the series Lecture Notes in Computer Science
(LNCS).
http://www.springer.de/comp/lncs/
Extended and revised versions of the best papers accepted for the
Conference will be peer-reviewed and published in a Special Issue of the
international journal Reliability Engineering and System Safety (RESS)
published by Elsevier:
http://www.elsevier.com/locate/ress/
-- TUTORIAL SUBMISSION --
The first day of SAFECOMP 2003 is dedicated to tutorials. Tutorial
submissions are via the conference web site. A one-page tutorial
proposal (1000 words) should accompany the submission describing the
contents of the tutorial and the relevance to the conference.
-- IMPORTANT DATES --
9 Febbruary 2003 (firm) Abstract submissions
23 February 2003 (firm) Full Paper submissions
30 March 2003 Tutorial proposal submissions
27 April 2003 Notification sent to authors
15 June 2003 (firm) Camera-ready submissions
-- EXHIBITION AND TOOL FAIR --
A dedicated space will be organised for Exhibition and Tool Fair.
Organisations requiring to show their own stands and products should
submit their expression of interest according to the instructions
provided in the conference web site.
-- SPONSORS PROGRAM --
To become a sponsor of SAFECOMP 2003, please refer to the information
about the Sponsors Program in the conference web page.
-- CONFERENCE VENUE --
National e-Science Centre: http://www.nesc.ac.uk/
-- FURTHER INFORMATION AND ENQUIRIES --
http://www.safecomp.org/
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
- THE HOST CITY --
One of the greenest and most beautiful cities in Europe, Edinburgh
annually attracts over 2 million visitors, not just for its
architecture, but as a city rich in social, cultural, learning and
sporting facilities. Each year it hosts internationally-renowned
events such as the Edinburgh International Arts, Fringe, Film, TV
and Science festivals. Yet it is more than just a tourist attraction.
Edinburgh is a thriving commercial and financial centre, the site
of the new Scottish Parliament and a gateway to the coastline, hills
and open country of the Scottish Highlands. Edinburgh is a beautiful,
dynamic, prosperous European city that benefits from a unique
architectural heritage and a magnificent natural setting.
Edinburgh is also home to a thriving software industry supporting the
major financial institutions in the city and creating new products.
Over the past years Edinburgh has seen a huge increase in start-ups
in the software area. Close to Edinburgh, the Silicon Glen houses
major microelectronics, communications and software design companies.
Scottish Enterprise, the development agency for Scotland, places a
strong emphasis on developing industries providing key infrastructure
for the knowledge economy. This is based on the firm foundation of
a strong supply of appropriately-qualified graduates from the ten
universities in central Scotland.
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Massimo Felici
LFCS, School of Informatics
The University of Edinburgh
JCMB - KB, Mayfield Road
Edinburgh EH9 3JZ - UK
Tel: +44-131-650 5899 Fax: +44-131-6677 209
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
URL: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/mas/
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