The Utility of Ada for Army Modeling

Abstract

The Ada computer programming language was developed by the Department of Defense. The DoD has mandated its use as the single, common high-order language. A US Army Audit Agency audit of the Army Models Improvement Program found that Ada is not being used for modeling. The audit stated that, or Army modeling, either Ada must be used for a waiver must be obtained. This study examines the Ada language and its use to date in order to judge its utility for modeling within the US Army. The study provides technical and managerial evidence that Ada is potentially a very good computer language for modeling when used to support modern software engineering principles and object-oriented programming. The study covers several major issues that impact on the decision to use Ada. It examines the potential for software reuse and portability within the modeling communities. Finally, it points out the necessity of a common language and approach for all modeling in order to meet challenges of the future family of models. (kr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 1990
Accession Number
ADA223232

Entities

People

  • Michael L. Yocom

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compilers
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • High Level Languages
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Programming Languages
  • Security
  • Software Design
  • Software Development
  • Software Development Tools
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.