Rationale for Fixed-Point and Floating-Point Computational Requirements for a Common Programming Language.

Abstract

This paper discusses the considerations that led to the individual technical requirements for the numeric computation facilities for a common programming language for the Department of Defense (DoD). Of five kinds of arithmetic considered, one floating-point and one form of fixed-point including integers were found to be appropriate for the common language. The implications of the various requirements for the language designers, the compiler-writer, the user, and the machine designer are considered. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA050657

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  • David A. Fisher
  • Philip R. Wetherall

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  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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