Re: Who is using Ada 95

Re: Who is using Ada 95

[Marin David Condic, 561.796.8997, M/S 731-96]

Bernard DUPRE <dupre@RTSCENTER.COM> writes:
>I need to size up the use of Ada 95 on non-military projects.
>Do you have any info to help me: statistics, project reference, etc.
>
>Thanks
>
>Bernard Dupre
>
    We have had some interesting commercial use of Ada83 for some
    time. The engines we make for the Boeing 777 have Ada83 programmed
    control systems. We have also done a rocket engine control in
    Ada83 and this was part military & part commercial - but in no
    case was done because of "The Mandate".

    Ada95 is a little new for us, given the lifespan of our embedded
    systems. We have a new commercial engine in the works which will
    be programmed in Ada95 - but we aren't even through
    processor/compiler selection on that one yet. We have also
    developed a number of internal tools using Ada95 and even though
    we are the "government engine business" these internal tools do
    not fall under any Mandate and are not deliverables. The language
    choice there was strictly on the basis of what made the most
    economic sense to use.

    You might try checking out the Ada Information Clearinghouse.
    (They have a website: http://sw-eng.falls-church.va.us/AdaIC/ )
    Also look at the Home Of The Brave Ada Programmers:
    http://www.adahome.com/ Both sites will have some information
    about Ada usage in non-government projects.

    MDC
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