Scientific computing environment for the 1980sAn emerging scientific computing environment in which computers are used not only to solve large-scale models, but are also integrated into the daily activities of scientists and engineers, is discussed. The requirements of the scientific user in this environment are reviewed, and the hardware environment is described, including supercomputers, work stations, mass storage, and communications. Significant increases in memory capacity to keep pace with performance increases, the introduction of powerful graphics displays into the work station, and networking to integrate many computers are stressed. The emerging system software environment is considered, including the operating systems, communications software, and languages. New scientific user tools and utilities that will become available are described.
Document ID
19870024503
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Bailey, F. R. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)