An Abstract Data Model for the IDEF0 Graphical Analysis Language

Abstract

IDEF sub 0 is the United States Air Force's ICAM (Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing) Definition Method Zero graphical analysis language, a subset of Ross' Structured Analysis (SA) language. The language is also an excellent methodology for performing a requirements-phase analysis for any software development project. We present an abstract data model for IDEF sub 0 using entity-relationship diagrams. This model helps to mitigate some of the ambiguities inherent in IDEF sub 0. The model is divided into two parts representing the analysis data (the essential data model) and the graphical data (the drawing data model). This dual modeling approach allows for the extraction of analysis data without having to deal explicitly with the IDEF sub 0 graphical language. Keywords: Computer aided software engineering(CASE).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 11, 1990
Accession Number
ADA219855

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  • Gerald R. Morris
  • Mark A. Roth
  • Thomas C. Hartrum

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  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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