Software Design for Real-time Systems

This book deals with the development of software for real-time applications. It takes the reader logically through the steps of total design approach, from initial definition of the task, the fundamentals of analysis, specification and design, to design methods, development tools and documentation. High level languages are evaluated, and compared with assembler for real-time applications. Software reliability and the importance of properly structured design are all emphasized throughout. The book includes design and methodologies of CORE, JSD, USM, MASCOT 3 and HOOD.