Language Design Using Decompilation.

Abstract

This report represents the results of a project in which decompilation techniques were used to identify the essential characteristics of a high-level progamming language suitable for real-time training device systems. The project consisted of three phases. First, a decompiler written in FORTRAN was implemented to map assembly language for a Xerox SIGMA 7 computer into a collection of tables and data forming the basis for phase 3. Second, a structures collection of 33 modules representing an operational system for an F-4 Trainer was decompiled. Finally, the data gathered from phase 2 was analyzed to identify language features appropriate for some high-level, application-oriented programming language. The results of the decompilation showed that a hybrid of FORTRAN including bit-strings and locator data was the most appropriate high-level language for trainer applications. (Authgor)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA069177

Entities

People

  • David A. Workman

Organizations

  • University of Central Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly Languages
  • Compilers
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Design Criteria
  • High Level Languages
  • Language
  • Machine Languages
  • Object Code
  • Operating Systems
  • Procedures (Computers)
  • Programming Languages
  • Training
  • Training Devices

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computational Linguistics
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.