DoD Simulation & Ada

[wheeler@ida.org (David Wheeler)]

A few posts have asked if there are any Ada interfaces to
simulation systems; here are some pointers I know of.

(1) At Tri-Ada '94 I saw a brief demonstration by
Coleman Research Corporation (CRC); here's their short pitch:
``CRC presents Ada VR-Link, the first commercially available
DIS NIV. It provides all of the facilities necessary to jump start
your DIS compliant simulation development efforts.
For more information call (205) 922-6000.''

(2) Also, the AJPO sponsored an Ada Technology
Insertion Program (ATIP) relating to this.
It's FY93 ATIP project 17, titled
``Ada Distributed Interactive Simulation (ADIS)''.
According to its charter, ``The primary purpose of the ADIS project
will be the creation of Ada interface bindings to allow
an Ada simulation application to use the DIS protocols.''
My understanding is that the project has already completed.
As with any other AJPO-related work, contact the Ada
Information Clearinghouse at their 800 number for more information.

I have NOT used either product, and so I don't know the quality of
these products.  Still, if you're building a simulation system & plan
to use Ada, I'd look at all the options.

--- David A. Wheeler
Net address: wheeler@ida.org