Doctoral Dissertations

Abstract

"As computing demands increase, emphasis is being placed on parallel architectures- To efficiently use parallel machines, software must be designed to take advantage of these machines. This research concentrates on an abstraction of algorithm design to permit the expression of parallel programs. The abstraction emphasizes thought about algorithms at a high level as opposed to algorithm implementation at a statement level. A model based on data flow allows algorithm expression using flow diagrams. The model specifies operating system requirements that support parallel programming at a module level. Paths are used to carry data between modules. Data enter modules through ports. Module activation is triggered by the satisfaction of data availability conditions. Continual module presence within the system, dynamic activation criteria, and a high level of programming distinguishes this model from other parallel programming systems"--Abstract, page ii.

Advisor(s)

Metzner, John R.

Committee Member(s)

Stigall, Paul D.
Sager, Thomas J.
St. Clair, Daniel C.
Crosser, Orrin K.

Department(s)

Computer Science

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Computer Science

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

Summer 1986

Pagination

xi, 180 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-179).

Rights

© 1986 Roger Eggen, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 5367

Print OCLC #

16220623

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