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Computing with impure numbers - Automatic consistency checking and units conversion using computer algebraThe computer algebra language MACSYMA enables the programmer to include symbolic physical units in computer calculations, and features automatic detection of dimensionally-inhomogeneous formulas and conversion of inconsistent units in a dimensionally homogeneous formula. Some examples illustrate these features.
Document ID
19780031394
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Stoutemyer, D. R. (Hawaii, University Honolulu, Hawaii, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering
Volume: SE-3
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Accession Number
78A15303
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-1323
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF MCS-75-22893
CONTRACT_GRANT: E(11-1)-3070
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Public
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