A Mapping for Converting Mascot Designs to Ada Programs

Abstract

The Future Networks section of CC1 division uses Mascot III in designing parallel systems. These designs are then implemented in the Ada programming language. A systematic method for mapping Mascot design into Ada programs has been developed, and this document describes the main characteristics of the method. In most applications, the mapping in its basic form is entirely adequate, and so a large part of the document is spent in describing this. However, certain situations present problems which can only be solved by making some alterations. Therefore a short section on these problems and their solutions is also included. The method was chosen since it produces Ada programs with components corresponding directly to the Mascot design. This was considered a big advantage in producing maintainable and clear code. Mascot Templates (both algorithmic and structural) are represented as generic packages, and Mascot components are instantiations of those packages. Great Britain.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 19, 1988
Accession Number
ADA206313

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  • Timothy Dean

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  • Royal Signals and Radar Establishment

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