Conman: vectorizing a finite element code for incompressible two-dimensional convection in the Earth's mantle
Abstract
We discuss some simple concepts for vectorizing scientific codes, then apply these concepts to ConMan, a finite element code for simulations of mantle convection. We demonstrate that large speed-ups, close to the theoretical limit of the machine, are possible for entire codes, not just specially constructed routines. Although our specific code uses the finite element method, the vectorizing concepts discussed are widely applicable.
Present address: Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, U.S.A.- Publication:
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Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
- Pub Date:
- 1990
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0031-9201(90)90225-M
- Bibcode:
- 1990PEPI...59..195K