DiplodocusDF, a Domain-Specific Modelling Language for Software Defined Radio Applications

Abstract

Given its intrinsic complexity, it is not efficient to develop software defined radio (SDR) systems following traditional methodologies. A new methodology is necessary, which should allow the description of the applications at higher abstraction levels. This paper describes such a methodology. It includes domain specific modelling languages (DSML) for SDR applications / SDR architectures, and the mechanisms to generate automatically the deployment code. The DSML language is described with precise syntax and semantics to support simulation, synthesis, and formal analysis. The potential of the modelling language is illustrated by designing a cognitive radio application called Welch period gram detector.