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EPSRC Reference:	GR/R47424/01
Title:	Performance Prediction and Monitoring of Dynamic, Heterogeneous, Distributed Computer Systems
Principal Investigator:	Jarvis, Professor S
Other Investigators:	Nudd, Professor G
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Department:	Computer Science
Organisation:	University of Warwick
Scheme:	Fast Stream
Starts:	01 October 2001	Ends:	30 September 2004	Value (£):	63,091
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	System on Chip
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Information Technologies
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This project is concerned with the adaptation of established performance prediction tools for use in dynamic, heterogeneous, distributed computing systems. In particular, the project aims to examine, through Application, existing bridging models of parallel computation and to apply/develop these by establishing a cost model within which dynamic parallel systems for task (re-)scheduling can be represented. A supporting tool-set will be provided for performance analysis and the model will be tested on a variety of industrial-strength applications.This research project will provide the basis for extensions to the capabilities and applications of the Performance Analysis and Characterisation Environment (PACE), developed over the past 16 years by the High Performance Systems Group at the University of Warwick. By applying and extending the Principal Investigator's previous research (whilst at the University of Oxford) on the use of cost frameworks and performance evaluation tools, the project aims to answer some of the more generic questions regarding performance prediction and monitoring heterogenous, dynamic hardware models on which input and data-driven applications operate. The research will also allow extensions to traditional cost models with the introduction of new metrics including quality of service, job priority and power consumption.
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