NIF Integrated Computer Control System (ICCS) Application Software Structure

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Title: NIF Integrated Computer Control System (ICCS) Application Software Structure

Abstract: The NIF Integrated Computer Control System (ICCS) application software uses a set of service frameworks to ensure uniform behavior across front-end processors (FEPs) and supervisor programs. This uniformity is beneficial for programmers maintaining the many programs that constitute the ICCS. The framework components with the greatest impact on application structure are discussed in this paper.

Main Research Question: How can a set of service frameworks ensure uniform behavior across different applications in a complex system like the NIF Integrated Computer Control System (ICCS)?

Methodology: The study utilized a combination of software engineering techniques and object-oriented (OO) project patterns. The researchers developed a generic main program that performs client setup for various framework services, integrates the creation and initialization of application objects, and creates tasks executing CORBA object methods when requests come in. They also implemented a factory pattern to postpone binding the identity and number of objects in each application until start-up time.

Results: The researchers successfully developed a set of service frameworks that ensured uniform behavior across different applications in the ICCS. The framework components, such as the generic main program, object factories, and configurables, were successfully integrated and customized for different processes like FEPs and supervisors.

Implications: The framework components and patterns used in the ICCS application software structure enable uniform behavior across different applications, making it easier for programmers to maintain and understand the system. This approach can be applied to other complex systems requiring consistent and efficient software structures.

Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0111016v1 Authors: arXiv ID: 0111016v1