Parallel and Distributed Computing Applications

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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