NASA NTRS · 19820014034
Experience with a vectorized general circulation weather model on Star-100
Abstract
A version of an atmospheric general circulation model was vectorized to run on a CDC STAR 100. The numerical model was coded and run in two different vector languages, CDC and LRLTRAN. A factor of 10 speed improvement over an IBM 360/95 was realized. Efficient use of the STAR machine required some redesigning of algorithms and logic. This precludes the application of vectorizing compilers on the original scalar code to achieve the same results. Vector languages permit a more natural and efficient formulation for such numerical codes.
Keep this discovery
Explore connections, maps & timelines
Soll, D. B., Habra, N. R., Russell, G. L.. 1977-01-01. Experience with a vectorized general circulation weather model on Star-100. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820014034
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.