A Solution to the Large Code Problem on the AFWL Scientific Computers.

Abstract

This report addresses the issue of executing large and long running codes on the Air Force Weapons Laboratory large-scale scientific computers, and the problem of obtaining results in a reasonable amount of time with minimum cost. Impact on other users is discussed as well as inefficiencies resulting from the diverse job mix on the large machines. The ALFA code is used to present cost information relating to the current mode of operation. An alternative to this mode of operation is offered. A 32-bit minicomputer system which uses a virtual memory addressing scheme and incorporates fast, large capacity disk storage, suitable 1/0 equipment, sufficient high speed main memory, and a powerful attached array processor is recommended. This system would be used in dedicated mode by one user at a time. The cost advantages of this approach are presented, and continuing actions on this project are recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091244

Entities

People

  • Robert W. Berry

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Simulators
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Economic Analysis
  • Floating Point Operations
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Instruction Set Architecture
  • Operating Systems
  • Signal Processing
  • Standards
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.