High Speed Networking for Connection Machine

该合同用于采购网络设备，以便更有效地利用现有的CM-2连接机。有许多研究项目使用CM-2，包括：参数化Julia集的可视化、SIMD架构上的计算几何、磁膜的模拟、量子色动力学的模拟以及雷达应用的多目标跟踪算法。要有效地使用高速、高度并行的计算机，就需要高速数据链路。该合同用于建造一个光纤网络，将波士顿大学的五个站点连接到一台大型连接机（CM-2）。该计算机支持的研究包括数学、计算机科学、电气工程、物理和信号处理应用。该合同将使“连接机”更容易获得，并更好地利用其高速计算能力。

This award is for the acquisition of networking equipment required for more effective utilization of an existing Connection Machine CM-2. There are a number of research projects using the CM-2 including: visualization of parameterized Julia sets, computational geometry on a SIMD architecture, simulations of magnetic films, simulation of quantum chromodynamics, and multiple target tracking algorithms for radar applications. The effective use of a high speed, highly parallel computer requires high speed data links. This award is for the construction of a fiber optic network linking five sites at Boston University to a large Connection Machine (CM-2). The research supported by this computer includes mathematical, computer science, electrical engineering, physics, and signal processing applications. The award will make the Connection Machine more accessible and better utilize its high speed computing capabilities.