Guide to Vectorization on the Naval Research Laboratory's Texas Instruments Advanced Scientific Computer. Volume 1. Vectorization Primer.

Abstract

The Vectorization Primer is for programmers newly using the Texas Instruments Advanced Scientific Computer (ASC) and it is for managers, scientists, and programmers who are contemplating the ASC. The concept of vectorization is introduced and illuminated. Fundamental principles and basic programming techniques for achieving vectorization are presented. Problems and pitfalls that FORTRAN programmers, new to the ASC, encounter in writing and vectorizing FORTRAN programs are discussed. This information is useful to the potential ASC user for weighing the benefits of vectorization against the costs of vectorization in programming effort. This information assists the new ASC programmer in mastering concepts and techniques for vectorization. It guides him/her around irksome pitfalls. Volume II of the Guide to Vectorization on the Naval Research Laboratory's Texas Instruments Advanced Scientific Computer is for experienced ASC programmers. Advanced vectorization techniques, examples, and considerations are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 13, 1979
Accession Number
ADA077365

Entities

People

  • Barbara Brooks
  • Harvey Brock
  • Max Miller

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Arithmetic
  • Arithmetic Units
  • Assembly Languages
  • Compilers
  • Computations
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Instructions
  • Language
  • Military Research
  • Object Code
  • Parallel Computing
  • Parallel Processing
  • Parallel Processors
  • Procedures (Computers)

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.
  • Research Science/Academic Research
  • Systems Analysis and Design