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  • Computational science and engineering
  • High-performance computing
  • Multiscale modeling

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  • Multiscale simulations are crucial for modeling complex phenomena across diverse scales.
  • These simulations can be implemented using monolithic or component-based code on various computing resources.
  • Investigating the performance of distributed multiscale computing is essential for optimizing resource utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the performance of distributed multiscale computing for component-based models.
  • To identify and characterize different modes of distributed multiscale computing.
  • To guide the development of efficient distributed multiscale simulation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated performance using six multiscale applications from various disciplines.
  • Focused on component-based models executed on distributed resources.
  • Identified and analyzed three distinct modes of distributed multiscale computing.

Main Results:

  • Three modes of distributed multiscale computing were identified: supplementing local dependencies, load distribution, and load balancing.
  • Supplementing local dependencies with large-scale resources demonstrably increases simulation speed.
  • Load distribution over multiple resources enhances speed when local resources are constrained.
  • Load balancing can reduce resource consumption based on resource reservation and model coupling.

Conclusions:

  • Distributed multiscale computing offers significant performance benefits for complex simulations.
  • The choice of distributed computing mode impacts simulation speed and resource efficiency.
  • Understanding these modes is key to optimizing the performance of component-based multiscale models on distributed systems.