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A Succinct Naming Convention for Lengthy Hexadecimal NumbersEngineers, computer scientists, mathematicians and others must often deal with lengthy hexadecimal numbers. As memory requirements for software increase, the associated memory address space for systems necessitates the use of longer and longer strings of hexadecimal characters to describe a given number. For example, the address space of some digital signal processors (DSP's) now ranges in the billions of words, requiring eight hexadecimal characters for many of the addresses. This technical memorandum proposes a simple grouping scheme for more clearly representing lengthy hexadecimal numbers in written material, as well as a "code" for naming and more quickly verbalizing such numbers. This should facilitate communications among colleagues in engineering and related fields, and aid in comprehension and temporary memorization of important hexadecimal numbers during design work.
Document ID
19970040497
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Grant, Michael S. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1997
Subject Category
Mathematical And Computer Sciences (General)
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-113131
NAS 1.15:113131
Accession Number
97N31640
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 258-20-00-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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