On the characterization of law and computer systems: the normative systems perspective
Deontic logic in computer science
Software architecture: perspectives on an emerging discipline
Software architecture: perspectives on an emerging discipline
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This paper reports on our experience gained in deriving a reference model for Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) architectures. The reference model addresses a dilemma faced by organizations today: choosing the right distributed object platform for domain-specific applications. In making such a choice, organizations face both technological and market uncertainty arising from the availability of multiple middleware platforms and the lack of mature distributed object solutions for specific domains. We present a general methodology to addresses both of these uncertainties. This methodology provides a basis for middleware-neutral specification of vertical domain architectures based on Reference Model - Open Distributed Processing (RM-ODP). We investigate the problem of mapping such a specification onto the capabilities of commercial middleware products. To address market uncertainty, our methodology incorporates results from the field of strategic planning embraced by many large enterprises - a scenario planning technique. We have successfully applied this methodology for several large corporations in Australia, including Australian Defense Forces (ADF).