| SYNOPSIS: This aims at
creating a workbench
that will facilitate rapid composition, evaluation, modification and
validation
of applications of distributed computing technology. Advances in
processor
technology have made it possible to bestow computational and
communications
power to devices ranging from simple sensors to more complex control
and
decision systems. Despite the phenomenal growth in applications of
distributed
computing systems, it is safe to suggest that we have only begun to
scratch the
surface. We expect a proliferation of systems consisting of
heterogeneous,
geographically distributed platforms that operate intelligently,
communicate
reliably and can be reconfigured easily. Unfortunately, current
software
support is often limited to isolated models and simulations. As a
result, we
are severely restricted in our ability to assess system performance and
reliability. The SPEED-CS project is addressing this growing need.
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