Guide to Vectorization on the Naval Research Laboratory's Texas Instruments Advanced Scientific Computer. Volume 1. Vectorization Primer

摘要

The Vectorization Primer is for programmers newly using the Texas Instruments Advanced Scientific Computer (ASC) and it is for managers, scientists, and programmers who are contemplating the ASC. The concept of vectorization is introduced and illuminated. Fundamental principles and basic programming techniques for achieving vectorization are presented. Problems and pitfalls that FORTRAN programmers, new to the ASC, encounter in writing and vectorizing FORTRAN programs are discussed. This information is useful to the potential ASC user for weighing the benefits of vectorization against the costs of vectorization in programming effort. This information assists the new ASC programmer in mastering concepts and techniques for vectorization. It guides him/her around irksome pitfalls. Volume II of the Guide to Vectorization on the Naval Research Laboratory's Texas Instruments Advanced Scientific Computer is for experienced ASC programmers. Advanced vectorization techniques, examples, and considerations are presented. (Author)