Language Design Using Decompilation.

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Abstract:

This report represents the results of a project in which decompilation techniques were used to identify the essential characteristics of a high-level progamming language suitable for real-time training device systems. The project consisted of three phases. First, a decompiler written in FORTRAN was implemented to map assembly language for a Xerox SIGMA 7 computer into a collection of tables and data forming the basis for phase 3. Second, a structures collection of 33 modules representing an operational system for an F-4 Trainer was decompiled. Finally, the data gathered from phase 2 was analyzed to identify language features appropriate for some high-level, application-oriented programming language. The results of the decompilation showed that a hybrid of FORTRAN including bit-strings and locator data was the most appropriate high-level language for trainer applications. Authgor

Author(s):
Workman, David A.
Author Organization(s):
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ORLANDO DEPT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Aug 77-Dec 78,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA069177
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NAVTRAEQUIPC-77-C-0069-1
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N61339-77-C-0069
Monitor Series:
77-C-0069-1
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*COMPILERS, *HIGH LEVEL LANGUAGES, CONTROL SYSTEMS, REAL TIME, FORTRAN, JET FIGHTERS, FLIGHT SIMULATORS, COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION, INPUT OUTPUT MODELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
*Structured programming, Sigma 7 computers, F 4 aircraft, LPN NAVTRAEQUIPCEN 5741
Report Date:
1979 May 01