Parallel and Distributed Computing Applications

✍ Scribed by Zoran Gacovski (editor)

• Publisher: Arcler Press
• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 348
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Parallel and Distributed Computing Applications examines various dimensions of parallel and distributed computing applications along with various computing algorithms required for programming designs. It includes 4 sections, where section 1 and 2 are dedicated towards parallel computing models and algorithms and various distributed computing systems and 3 and 4 sections talk about Software in Parallel and Distributed Systems and Applications of Distributed Computing. Provide the reader with the insights into the development of various computing applications, so as to understand fault tolerance mechanisms in distributed systems.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Declaration
About the Editor
Table of Contents
List of Contributors
List of Abbreviations
Preface
SECTION I PARALLEL COMPUTING MODELS AND ALGORITHMS
Chapter 1 A Parallel Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems in a Distributed Computing Environment
Abstract
Introduction
Preliminaries
The Parallel Algorithm
Numerical Results
Conclusion
Appendix
References
Chapter 2 Parallel Programming Design of BPSK Signal Demodulation
Based on CUDA
Abstract
Introduction
BPSK Signal Demodulation Algorithm
The Parallel Computing Model Based on CUDA
BPSK Signal Demodulation Parallel Programming
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Efficient Parallel Implementation of Active Appearance
Model Fitting Algorithm on GPU
Abstract
Introduction
Active Appearance Model
GPU Architecture And CUDA Model
Design Of Parallel AAM Fitting Algorithm For GPUs
Experiments And Results
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
SECTION II DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEMS
Chapter 4 Scheduling of Divisible Loads on Heterogeneous Distributed Systems
Introduction
The System Model
Analysis of Optimal Solution
Analysis of Two-Slave System
The Sport Algorithm
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Fault Tolerance Mechanisms in Distributed Systems
Abstract
Introduction
Distributed System
Distributed System Architecture
Fault Tolerance Systems
Basic Concept of Fault Tolerance Systems
Fault Tolerance Mechanism In Distributed Systems
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Parallel and Distributed Immersive Real-Time Simulation of
Large-Scale Networks
Introduction
Background
Real-Time Network Simulation
Supporting Real-Time Performance
Applications And Case Studies
Conclusions And Future Work
References
SECTION III SOFTWARE IN PARALLEL AND DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
Chapter 7 Distributed Software Development Tools For Distributed Scientific Applications
Abstract
Introduction
The Platform For Research Collaborative Computing
Prototyping Optimal Design Platform For Engineering
Related Work
Conclusions
References
Chapter 8 A Performance-Driven Approach For
Restructuring Distributed Object-Oriented Software
Abstract
Introduction
Problem Definition
Distributed Object-Oriented Performance Model
Restructuring Scheme
Simulation and Results
Conclusions
References
Chapter 9 Analysis and Design of Distributed Pair
Programming System
Abstract
Introduction
Related Work
Analysis And Interaction In DPP System
Requirements Of DPP System
Design Of DPP System
Conclusions
References
SECTION IV APPLICATIONS OF DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING
Chapter 10 A Distributed Computing Architecture For The Large-Scale Integration Of Renewable Energy and Distributed Resources In Smart Grids
Abstract
Introduction
High-Voltage Power Grid Optimization Models
An Asynchronous Distributed Algorithm For Stochastic
Unit Commitment
Scalable Control For Distributed Energy Resources
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 11 Assigning Real-Time Tasks In Environmentally
Powered Distributed Systems
Abstract
Introduction
Related Works
Preliminaries
ACO Solution
Performance Results
Summary And Future Works
References
Chapter 12 Cloud/Fog Computing System Architecture And Key
Technologies For South-North Water Transfer Project Safety
Abstract
Background
Application Of Cloud Computing In Water Conservancy Industry
Characteristics Of Fog Computing Architecture
Safety System Architecture For The SNWTP
Key Technologies
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13 Agent-Based Synthesis of Distributed Controllers For Discrete
Manufacturing Systems
Abstract
Introduction
Controller Modelling
Distributed Software Design
Conclusions
References
Index