Feasibility of Computer Simulation of an Imagery Interpretation System
Abstract
Faced with the problem of system design, which includes choices of hardware (including some not yet developed), allocation of functions among men and machines, and specification of procedures, designers may find that it is too expensive in both time and money to build even prototypes of versions to be considered. On the other hand, the large number of interactions present in large scale systems means that even the most carefully designed set of flow charts and specifications may not result in an operating system which satisfies the requirements. An alternative course of action is to construct a simulation model which can be programmed and run on a computer. The model may be partially validated on the current operational system, but the ultimate value of the simulation lies in its use in an untested region of the parameter space, namely, that which contains the possible systems to be considered but not yet built.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- ADA079265
Entities
People
- Robert Sadacca
- Wayne H. Jones
Organizations
- System Development Corporation