A structured approach to automated testing

Discusses the problems of how to structure a computerized process‐oriented test facility [TF] with particular regard to the aerospace, automotive, electronic, chemical and railway industries and the military. Covers the areas of test facility functional architecture,operation philosophy, test plan preparation, data management support, system access and security, system engineering support, the conducting of the test and system maintenance support. Concludes that the aim of a structural approach has been to focalize in an organized framework the attention of a test‐designer to the operating and supporting functions of a test facility. The general methodology proposed can be utilised as a reference in many application fields from defence to commercial systems.