Choice of Ada programming language for the Conflict Model (ConMod)
The Ada programming language was chosen for the Conflict Model (ConMod). ConMod is under development in the Conflict Simulation Center as a high-resolution, large-scale, automated, echelon-above-corps conflict simulation. The project has joint LLNL and Army sponsorship and Air Force participation. To make the language decision, the Kepner-Tregoe decision analysis method was employed. Sets of mandatory (MUST) objectives and desirable (WANT) objectives were established by the project team. Language features that support modern software engineering practices were a primary concern, along with benefits to the eventual ConMod user and aids in program implementation. The initial target machine for the model is the VAX 8800 running the VMS operating system. Six languages were considered. In the order in which they ranked against the WANTS, they were: DEC Ada, DEC Pascal, Logitech Modula-2, DEC FORTRAN, DEC C, and CACI Simscript II.5. Potential adverse consequences of the selection were also considered for the first three. No inhibitory problems were found for the first choice, DEC Ada, and consequently it was adopted. 13 refs.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5828964
- Report Number(s):
- UCID-21238; ON: DE88003726
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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