An Approach for Implementing a Microcomputer Based Report Origination System in the Ada Programming Language

Abstract

This thesis examines the use of an inexpensive commercial microcomputer for the preparation of Naval Reporting Structure Operational Reports. These highly formatted reports provide critical unit information used by the National Command Authority and Joint Chiefs of Staff in assessing the nation's defense posture. Since these reports are processed by computer, correct formatting and data entry are essential to preserve the timeliness and accuracy of the information. The requirements of a Report Origination System are investigated from the perspective of the system operator, the message drafter and the message releasing authority. Interfaces are developed which provides for system application to different hardware configurations. A subset of the Ada language is used to allow structured programming and data abstraction techniques. Elements of the Unit Status and Identity Report (UNITREP) are implemented using this method.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA128028

Entities

People

  • Michael R. Critz

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Hard Copy
  • High Level Languages
  • Instructions
  • Language
  • Personal Computers
  • Programming Languages
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Structured Programming
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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