A Reference-Based Parameterization Scheme for Equation-Based Object-Oriented Modeling Languages

This paper presents a reference-based parameterization scheme for equation-based, object-oriented modeling languages such as Modelica. It is demonstrated, how simple language constructs can be designed that enable a general and powerful parameterization of models. Furthermore, the computational process required for this parameterization scheme is outlined. To validate our concepts, an experimental language has been developed and implemented. It is called Hornblower and it represents an attempt to embrace the core ideas of Modelica while reorganizing the higher-level modeling tasks that have evolved during time