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Abstract
Increasing autonomy of operations is a major development trend in port logistics. Large container terminals have already automated various parts of their operations. In the future, also smaller terminals aim for increased efficiency using automation and autonomous systems. In such use, the machinery used for container handling needs to be highly adaptive and able to conduct a multitude of tasks in changing environmental conditions. This results in a complex and dynamic operating environment where manual and autonomous machines, as well as humans, may work simultaneously in the same area.
In this paper, we focus on addressing the systemic safety hazards resulting from the interactions between various actors in the context of a small container terminal. Selected existing systems-theoretic hazard analysis methods are reviewed, specifically covering the following: AcciMap; Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM); System-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP), and the associated STPA hazard analysis method.
The methods are studied particularly from the point of view of their suitability for addressing the challenges relevant for autonomous machine systems in small container terminals. Based on the findings, we present a preliminary safety assessment approach applicable in the concept design phase of such systems.
In this paper, we focus on addressing the systemic safety hazards resulting from the interactions between various actors in the context of a small container terminal. Selected existing systems-theoretic hazard analysis methods are reviewed, specifically covering the following: AcciMap; Functional Resonance Analysis Method (FRAM); System-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP), and the associated STPA hazard analysis method.
The methods are studied particularly from the point of view of their suitability for addressing the challenges relevant for autonomous machine systems in small container terminals. Based on the findings, we present a preliminary safety assessment approach applicable in the concept design phase of such systems.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Assuring Safe Autonomy |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 28th Safety-Critical Systems Symposium (SSS’20) |
Editors | Mike Parsons, Mark Nicholson |
Pages | 413-416 |
Publication status | Published - 11 Feb 2020 |
MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
Event | 28th Annual Safety-Critical Systems Symposium 2020 - York, United Kingdom Duration: 11 Feb 2020 → 13 Feb 2020 https://scsc.uk/e619 |
Conference
Conference | 28th Annual Safety-Critical Systems Symposium 2020 |
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Abbreviated title | SSS'20 |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | York |
Period | 11/02/20 → 13/02/20 |
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AUTOPORT: Operational excellence and novel business concepts for autonomous logistic systems in ports
Tiusanen, R. (Manager), Ahonen, T. (Participant), Malm, T. (Participant), Heikkilä, E. (Participant), Kortelainen, H. (Participant), Alanen, J. (Participant) & Sarsama, J. (Participant)
1/04/19 → 31/03/21
Project: Business Finland project