Embedding a functional hybrid modelling language in Haskell

Abstract

In this paper we present the first investigation into the implementation of a Functional Hybrid Modelling language for non-causal modelling and simulation of physical systems. In particular, we present a simple way to handle connect constructs: a facility for composing model fragments present in some form in most non-causal modelling languages. Our implementation is realised as a domain-specific language embedded in Haskell. The method of embedding employs quasiquoting, thus demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach for languages that are not suitable for embedding in more traditional ways. Our implementation is available on-line, and thus the first publicly available prototype implementation of a Functional Hybrid Modelling language. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.