Optimize Computer throughput Using Array Processors.
Abstract
The nuclear industry, as with other industries, is faced with a computational dilemma. While there are increasing requirements for the real time processing of data and for batch execution of long running, complex computer codes to meet operational commitments, there is usually a shortage of computer resources. The industry is forced to pursue various alternatives to meet their processing needs or to augment their computer resources. Large, expensive computers may be purchased. Time may be leased on other computer systems. The supercomputers, such as the CRAY, may be used to improve code run times. All of these alternatives are very expensive. Minicomputers may also be purchased. The minicomputer, although comparatively inexpensive, performs the number crunching operations much slower. The purpose of this thesis is to present another alternative, which may be classified as a composite blend of the above alternatives: the purchase of minicomputers. such as the VAX family of computers. augmented by modular array processors to speed up their throughput.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA155843
Entities
People
- M. W. Moakler Jr