Proceedings of the 12th International Real-Time Ada Workshop

We are pleased to dedicate this issue to the proceedings of the 12th International Real-Time Applications Workshop (IRTAW 12), which was held in Pousada Monte de Sta. Luzia, Viana do Castelo, Portugal from 15-19 September 2003. This workshop has provided real benefit to the Ada community by addressing issues to make the Ada language effective in achieving real-time requirements. There were 22 participants representing 9 countries. For those into real-time applications, these proceedings will be extremely valuable. Even if you are not, there are several sections that you might want to pay close attention. For example, a Session Summary on New Core Language Features will provide information on the direction ISO/IEC JTC1/SC22 WG9 is taking for the new real-time related features planned for the Ada 2005 Amendment to the Ada ISO language standard. Many of these features evolved from previous IRTAW meetings. SIGAda thanks the IRTAW for this important contribution and we are very happy to publish these proceedings.