The requirements of this Chapter are applicable
to the design and construction philosophy of Programmable Electronic
Systems used for machinery control, alert and safety systems as well
as ship safety systems that are essential to the safety of a naval
vessel.
This Chapter details the requirements for programmable electronic systems
within the boundary for provision of both Mobility and Ship Type systems.
Application of this Chapter will facilitate the verification of the
performance requirements of ANEP-77 NATO Naval Ship Code, Chapter IV, Regulation
18.