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Currently, distributed software development is becoming increasingly popular meaning. This is primarily due to the increasing complexity of created software systems, increasing requirements for the functionality and quality of the final software product, complexity subject area. Such characteristics are inherent in computer problem modeling systems. Сhaotic dynamics. In this regard, distributed system development seems relevant. Сomputer modeling and analysis of solutions to problems of chaotic dynamics. In this article the choice of distributed development methodology for the above-mentioned system is justified.

Currently, distributed software development is becoming increasingly popular meaning. This is primarily due to the increasing complexity of created software systems, increasing requirements for the functionality and quality of the final software product, complexity subject area. Such characteristics are inherent in computer problem modeling systems. Сhaotic dynamics. In this regard, distributed system development seems relevant. Сomputer modeling and analysis of solutions to problems of chaotic dynamics. In this article the choice of distributed development methodology for the above-mentioned system is justified.

Currently, distributed software development is becoming increasingly popular meaning. This is primarily due to the increasing complexity of created software systems, increasing requirements for the functionality and quality of the final software product, complexity subject area. Such characteristics are inherent in computer problem modeling systems. Сhaotic dynamics. In this regard, distributed system development seems relevant. Сomputer modeling and analysis of solutions to problems of chaotic dynamics. In this article the choice of distributed development methodology for the above-mentioned system is justified.

Rather than continuing to focus on software development projects per se, the system dynamics modeling approach outlined is extended to investigate a broader set of issues pertaining to the software development organization. Rather than trace the life cycle(s) of one or more software projects, the focus is on the operations of a software development department as a continuous stream of software products are developed, placed into operation, and maintained. A number of research questions are ""ripe'' for investigating including: (1) the efficacy of different organizational structures in different software development environments, (2) personnel turnover, (3) impact of management approaches such as management by objectives, and (4) the organizational/environmental determinants of productivity.

Thesis advisor, T. Hamid

Software project managers have been plagued in the software development process with an infamous reputation for cost overruns, late deliveries, poor reliability and user's dissatisfaction. The Dynamica Model of Software Project Management has been designed to support the management of the software development process. The objective of this thesis is to enhance the user interface to the Dynamica Model of Software Project Management by incorporating Gaming. More specifically, software project managers will be able to stop a simulation of a software development project at different intervals, assess project status, and react by altering project variables in real time. This mirrors the dynamic decision making process that software project managers experience in a real world environment. Keywords: Software; Military theses; Software project management; System dynamics; Gaming interface.

Software project managers have been plagued in the software development process with an infamous reputation for cost overruns, late deliveries, poor reliability and user's dissatisfaction. The Dynamica Model of Software Project Management has been designed to support the management of the software development process. The objective of this thesis is to enhance the user interface to the Dynamica Model of Software Project Management by incorporating Gaming. More specifically, software project managers will be able to stop a simulation of a software development project at different intervals, assess project status, and react by altering project variables in real time. This mirrors the dynamic decision making process that software project managers experience in a real world environment. Keywords: Software; Military theses; Software project management; System dynamics; Gaming interface.

An object-oriented software library has been developed that is used to integrate a Paraxial Beam solver within both an overset (OVERFLOW) and an unstructured (AVUS) CFD model.The Paraxial Beam equation is used to propagate optical waveforms through the turbulent, unsteady flow fields produced by the structured overset and unstructured solvers. To achieve this new capability, an object-oriented, software library approach has been undertaken and has been used to develop the following components; a standalone mesh preprocessor, an easily integrated Paraxial Beam solver, a standalone Paraxial Beam solver and an assortment of post-processing tools. The new capability has been integrated within OVERFLOW and AVUS, and demonstrated for evaluating the Aero-Optical propagation through unsteady, turbulent flows past a circular cylinder and compared to aerodynamic and aero-optical data for a hemispherical turret.

An object-oriented software library has been developed that is used to integrate a Paraxial Beam solver within both an overset (OVERFLOW) and an unstructured (AVUS) CFD model.The Paraxial Beam equation is used to propagate optical waveforms through the turbulent, unsteady flow fields produced by the structured overset and unstructured solvers. To achieve this new capability, an object-oriented, software library approach has been undertaken and has been used to develop the following components; a standalone mesh preprocessor, an easily integrated Paraxial Beam solver, a standalone Paraxial Beam solver and an assortment of post-processing tools. The new capability has been integrated within OVERFLOW and AVUS, and demonstrated for evaluating the Aero-Optical propagation through unsteady, turbulent flows past a circular cylinder and compared to aerodynamic and aero-optical data for a hemispherical turret.

These slides discuss the flight software testing methodology and examples of applying these methods used on programs at NASA.

These slides discuss the flight software testing methodology and examples of applying these methods used on programs at NASA.

Cost estimation of software, in this era of budgetary constraints, is vitally important to the success or failure of a software project. Although there are many cost estimation models available, cost overruns and late deliveries still persist. Coupling the Constructive Cost model (COCOMO) and the Systems Dynamics Model of Software Project Management can provide a tool to study project management over the life of a project, to use sensitivity analysis to enhance COCOMO's cost driver set, and to utilize an automated optimization system for software cost estimation in a single or multi-project environment. This new type of model creates a means to study the multi-project environment and determine what the advantages and disadvantages are to sharing resources between different software projects. Several \"C\" programs were developed, that when interfaced and coupled with the system dynamic model, provide a tool to optimize cost estimates in a two project environment. It also creates an environment to perform extensive sensitivity analysis for the enhancement of COCOMO's cost driver set in the single and two project environment.

Cost estimation of software, in this era of budgetary constraints, is vitally important to the success or failure of a software project. Although there are many cost estimation models available, cost overruns and late deliveries still persist. Coupling the Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO) and the System Dynamics Model of Software Project Management can provide a tool to study project management over the life of a project, to use sensitivity analysis to enhance COCOMO's cost driver set, and to utilize an automated optimization system for software cost estimation in a single or multi-project environment. This new type of model creates a means to study the multi-project environment and determine what the advantages and disadvantages are to sharing resources between different software projects. Several 'C' programs were developed, that when interfaced and coupled with the system dynamic model, provide a tool to optimize cost estimates in a two project environment. It also creates an environment to perform extensive sensitivity analysis for the enhancement of COCOMO's cost driver set in the single and two project environment.

Simulation models typically possess primitive user interfaces. Users must spend substantial amounts of time learning the model before they gain proficiency in using the model. A versatile, user-friendly interface reduces the time and frustration involved in learning a new system. This research effort designs a user-friendly interface for the System Dynamics Model of Software Management. The interface is written in a batch programming language, compatible with the IBM personal micro-computer. The interface is a product of the prototype design approach. A sophisticated batch language provides the self- generating menu structures, advanced string handling capabilities, and color enhancements. User interface, User friendly, Batch language, User manual.

Simulation models typically possess primitive user interfaces. Users must spend substantial amounts of time learning the model before they gain proficiency in using the model. A versatile, user-friendly interface reduces the time and frustration involved in learning a new system. This research effort designs a user-friendly interface for the System Dynamics Model of Software Management. The interface is written in a batch programming language, compatible with the IBM personal micro-computer. The interface is a product of the prototype design approach. A sophisticated batch language provides the self- generating menu structures, advanced string handling capabilities, and color enhancements. User interface, User friendly, Batch language, User manual.

Thesis advisor, T. Hamid

Thesis advisor, T. Abdel-Hamid