Title :
UML-Based Model-Driven Development for HSDPA Design
Author :
Martinez, Jose Luis ; Merino, Pedro ; Salmeron, A. ; Malpartida, Francisco
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Malaga, Malaga
Abstract :
UML-based model- driven development can reduce the costs of developing, maintaining, and evolving complex software systems. Experiments with a High-Speed Downlink Packet Access design illustrate this approach´s effectiveness.
Keywords :
Unified Modeling Language; formal specification; packet radio networks; protection; protocols; radio access networks; telecommunication computing; HSDPA design; UML-based model-driven development; cellular network; communication protocol software; embedded devices; high-speed downlink packet access; mobile network; software system; 3G mobile communication; Access protocols; Base stations; Downlink; Media Access Protocol; Multiaccess communication; Open systems; Radio control; Transport protocols; Unified modeling language; ACE; Adaptive Communication Environment; HSDPA; High-Speed Downlink Packet Access; Rhapsody; UML; code-centric software; communication protocol; model-driven development;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
