The issue of certification of payment of application programs

My friend, Professor (actually a professor, a doctor and a great scientist ) approached me with a question about the certification of software. How we do things in this area.

I, in general, the software is not subject to the novice questions about certification, I have some representation. But - that ' some '. In my memory the whole problem of software certification, or have associated with the compatibility issues (most often with Windows) or safety (I'm a complete ignoramus, I only know, that is).

In the SED subjects periodically raises the question of certification software. Usually kontekte assess the suitability of the SED -based solutions for use in government agencies. In principle, the idea of ​​, like, normal, but there are serious methodological obstacles. Even dvuhstupechatoe obstacle: Who will develop the requirements and who will certify.

In general, all this is idle talk.

Although the overall approach to the problem is that production demands - this is good, certification - also good. But the certification should be voluntary and should not be legal requirements for compulsory presence of the certificate.

But it is - a business application.
And what to do with the scientific and settlement systems?.

Performing the task: assessment of groundwater resources (this is - from my area ' dozhurnalistskoy ' activities).
Gather evidence of research, conducted additional studies. Next - the actual analysis, forecasts, conclusions.
All this is done on the basis of some mathematical models. And the models are implemented using software.

Problems here ( in terms of assessing the reliability of the result ) - above the roof. One of the main - the adequacy of mathematical models. The second (by the way, more simple but also very complex ) - as an adequate software implements a mathematical model.

Actually, here and there is a question of certification software.
You did an evaluation of the. But the further you want your report ' protect ' ( basically, just like any other R \u0026 D). Question - is a serious - based on your assessment decisions will be taken seriously.

The procedure involves the passage of the outer defense of the independent expert.
And this independent expert (usually an organization ) asked: What is your calculation program certified?.

Here is what one has written, Professor:.
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Have you heard anything from the other subject areas that the program used for the calculation of any, I do not know, structures must be certified.

example. Organization of a nuclear power plant designs Atomproekt. She expects the EU, but the thermal regime of the reactor. It uses a code. Should this code be certified Rosatomnadzorom?.

Should it be some sort of external control over those programs, which are used for designing objects, proving that they are correct?.
In fact, for example, to do engineering izykaniya, you must obtain a license. In our country a lot of licensed activities. If tomorrow we'll create a company with, and as the old prospectors, we want Zana surveying activities, we are forced to obtain a license. Is there a similar mechanism in different subject areas, special certification ( I do not write the licensing because the license in the IT, it is understood as the right to use the program ) software? . There is a procedure that the program must pass before it officially be allowed to work?.
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In principle, the question itself is clear and valid. But as it is implemented in practice.
I asked a friend, professor, some counter- questions ( eg, based on what regulations require expert certification). He still finds. But asked me to consult on the certification application software for IT proffi.

What I 'm doing. It is interesting to view IT proffi.
Thank you!.