The view glue

Alek Radjenovic; Richard Paige

The view glue

Computer Science

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Abstract

In this paper we focus on domain-specific Architecture Description Languages (ADLs), particularly for safety critical systems. We argue that existing standards for architectural modelling are insufficient for achieving the necessary levels of control of the development process for such systems. We outline the requirements for safety critical ADLs, the challenges faced in their construction, and present an example - AIM - developed in collaboration with the safety industry. Explaining the key principles of AIM, we show how to address multiple and cross-cutting concerns through active system views and, how to ensure consistency across such views. The AIM philosophy is supported by a brief exploration of a real-life jet engine case study.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Architecting Dependable Systems IV
Editors	R DeLemos, C Gacek, A Romanovsky
Place of Publication	BERLIN
Publisher	Springer
Pages	66-88
Number of pages	23
ISBN (Print)	978-3-540-74033-9
Publication status	Published - 2007

Keywords

architectural views
view consistency
software architectures
modelling
safety critical systems

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