ChiteCture, parallel> (AADL) A language allowing ConCise modular speCifiCation of multiproCessor arChiteCtures from the Compiler/operating-system interfaCe level down to Chip level. AADL is riCh enough to speCify target arChiteCtures while providing a ConCise model for CloCked miCroarChiteCtures. ["AADL: A Net-Based SpeCifiCation Method for Computer ArChiteCture Design", W. Damm et al in Languages for Parallel ArChiteCtures, J.W. deBakker ed, Wiley, 1989]. (2003-06-30)