Parallel processing in engineering applications offers the possibility to execute extensive calculations, e. g. simulation studies or optimizations in much shorter time. Thus, objectionable waiting times in design processes can be reduced considerably. In this contribution, the progression of parallel processing in Matlab and similar systems is presented. Based on two concrete toolboxes, typical middleware architectures, relevant programming models and system requirements are discussed. Finally, results of effort and performance investigations, based on a real automotive domains test application, are presented.
Print ISSN: 0178-2312
Volume: 54, 10/2006
Pages: 509 - 514