Programming in Vienna Fortran.

Abstract

Exploiting the full performance potential of distributed memory machines requires a careful distribution of data across the processors. Vienna Fortran is a language extension of Fortran which provides the user with a wide range of facilities for such mapping of data structures. In contrast to current programming practice, programs in Vienna Fortran are written using global data references. Thus, the user has the advantages of a shared memory programming paradigm while explicitly controlling the data distribution. In this paper, we present the language features of Vienna Fortran for FORTRAN 77, together with examples illustrating the use of these features. distributed memory multiprocessors; data parallel algorithms; data distribution; alignment

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249226

Entities

People

  • Barbara Chapman
  • Hans Zima
  • Piyush Mehrotra

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Computer Programming
  • Computing-Related Activities
  • Contrast
  • Language
  • Multiprocessors
  • Multiprogramming
  • Software Development

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.