Software for Parallel Computation

1. Algorithms and Applications

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 229-229

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   2. Backpropagation on Distributed Memory Systems

      • Frans Sijstermans

      Pages 231-248

   3. Mapping Algorithms On Hypercube

      • E. L. Zapata, F. F. Rivera, O. G. Plata

      Pages 249-263

   4. Software Development For Finite Element Fluid Dynamic Applications

      • Luisa Brusa, Giacomo Gentile

      Pages 264-279

   5. Asynchronous Communication on Shared-Memory Parallel Computers

      • Domenico Conforti, Luigi De Luca, Lucio Grandinetti, Roberto Musmanno

      Pages 280-293

   6. Two Different Data-Parallel Implementations of the BLAS

      • Petter E. Bjørstad, Tor Sørevik

      Pages 294-307

2. Performance of Parallel Programs and Systems

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 309-309

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   2. Examples of Scalable Performance

      • Bill Buzbee

      Pages 311-317

   3. Performance Prediction from Data Transport

      • Harry F. Jordan, Bernardo Rodriguez

      Pages 318-332

   4. Dynamic Load Balancing in Adaptive Parallel Applications

      • Wouter Joosen, Pierre Verbaeten

      Pages 333-347

   5. Performance analysis of dynamic scheduling techniques for irregularly structured computation

      • Sharon L. Smith

      Pages 348-363

This volume contains papers presented at the NATO sponsored Advanced Research Workshop on "Software for Parallel Computation" held at the University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy, from June 22 to June 26, 1992. The purpose of the workshop was to evaluate the current state-of-the-art of the software for parallel computation, identify the main factors inhibiting practical applications of parallel computers and suggest possible remedies. In particular it focused on parallel software, programming tools, and practical experience of using parallel computers for solving demanding problems. Critical issues relative to the practical use of parallel computing included: portability, reusability and debugging, parallelization of sequential programs, construction of parallel algorithms, and performance of parallel programs and systems. In addition to NATO, the principal sponsor, the following organizations provided a generous support for the workshop: CERFACS, France, C.I.R.A., Italy, C.N.R., Italy, University of Calabria, Italy, ALENIA, Italy, The Boeing Company, U.S.A., CISE, Italy, ENEL - D.S.R., Italy, Alliant Computer Systems, Bull RN Sud, Italy, Convex Computer, Digital Equipment Corporation, Rewlett Packard, Meiko Scientific, U.K., PARSYTEC Computer, Germany, TELMAT Informatique, France, Thinking Machines Corporation.

• Debugging
• High-Performance Computing
• Hochleistungsrechnen
• Parallel Computing
• Parallel Software
• Processing
• Programmierwerkzeuge
• Programming Tools
• Scala
• Software
• algorithm
• algorithms
• load balancing
• portability
• programming

• Boeing Computer Services, Seattle, USA

  Janusz S. Kowalik

• Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

  Janusz S. Kowalik

• Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informatica e Sistemistica University of Calabria, Rende, Italy

  Lucio Grandinetti

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