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A layered approach to parallel software performance prediction : a case study

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Papaefstathiou, E., Kerbyson, D. J. and Nudd, G. R. (1994) A layered approach to parallel software performance prediction : a case study. In: 1994 EUROSIM Conference on Massively Parallel Processing Applications and Development, Delft, The Netherlands, 21-23 Jun 1994. Published in: Massively Parallel Processing Applications and Development pp. 617-624. ISBN 0444817840.

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Abstract

An approach to the characterisation of parallel systems using a structured layered methodology is described here. The aim of this is to produce accurate performance predictions which maybe used to influence the choice of machines and investigate implementation trade-offs. The methodology described enables the separate characterisation of both application, and parallel machine to be developed independently but integrated through an intermediary layer encompassing mapping and parallelisation techniques. The layered approach enables characterisations which are modular, re-usable, and can be evaluated using analytical techniques. The approach is based upon methods introduced in Software Performance Engineering (SPE) and structural model decomposition but due to its modular nature, takes less time for development. A case study in image synthesis is considered in which factors from both the application and parallel system are investigated, including the accuracy of predictions, the parallelisation strategy, and the scaling behaviour.

Item Type: Conference Item (Paper)
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Q Science > QC Physics
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Computer Science
Journal or Publication Title: Massively Parallel Processing Applications and Development
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
ISBN: 0444817840
Editor: Dekker, L and Smit, W and Zuidervaart, JC
Official Date: 1994
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1994Published
Number of Pages: 8
Page Range: pp. 617-624
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Version or Related Resource: Papaefstathiou, E., Kerbyson, D.J. and Nudd, G.R. (1994). A layered approach to parallel software performance prediction : a case study. University of Warwick. Department of Computer Science. (Department of Computer Science research report, 262)
Conference Paper Type: Paper
Title of Event: 1994 EUROSIM Conference on Massively Parallel Processing Applications and Development
Type of Event: Conference
Location of Event: Delft, The Netherlands
Date(s) of Event: 21-23 Jun 1994
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