Title :
Combined visual and textual programming methodology for signal-based automatic avionics testing systems
Author :
Neag, Ion A. ; Tyler, David F.
Author_Institution :
TYX Corp., Reston, VA, USA
Abstract :
The present paper investigates the programming paradigms currently used in test and measurement applications, comparing the features of textual and visual languages. Based on this analysis, the paper proposes a combined programming methodology, with visual languages being used for diagnosis, while both textual and visual languages are supported for implementing test and instrument control functionality. This approach offers important benefits in reducing development and maintenance costs, while maximizing the potential for software reuse. It is very well suited for the automated testing of modern avionics equipment, characterized by: 1) high complexity designs; 2) requiring functional testing at a higher level of assembly; and 3) an extended operational lifetime
Keywords :
aerospace computing; automatic test equipment; automatic test software; avionics; electronic equipment testing; programming; software engineering; software reusability; visual programming; ATE software; automatic avionics testing systems; avionics equipment; combined visual/textual programming methodology; programming paradigms; signal-based testing systems; software development; software reuse; textual languages; textual programming; visual languages; visual programming; Aerospace electronics; Assembly; Automatic control; Automatic testing; Costs; Current measurement; Functional programming; Instruments; Life testing; Software maintenance;
Conference_Titel :
Digital Avionics Systems, 2001. DASC. 20th Conference
Conference_Location :
Daytona Beach, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7034-1
DOI :
10.1109/DASC.2001.964247
