Graphical interface for the ESL simulation language

摘要

The use of graphical techniques for model definition in simulationnpackages offers many advantages over conventional language definitions,nin particular the higher level of simulation integrity possible withnthis approach. This paper describes some of the design philosophies andnfeatures of the graphical interface which forms part of the ESLnsimulation software suit. ESL (European Space Agency SimulationnLanguage) is a continuous systems simulation software environment,ndesigned originally to meet the requirements of the European SpacenAgency for simulating spacecraft subsystems