A Custom Computing Machine Solution for Simulation of Discretized Domain Physical Systems
Kevin Paar · VTechWorks (Virginia Tech) · 1996
This thesis describes the implementation of a two-dimensional heat transfer simulation system using a Splash-2 Custom Computing Machine (CCM). This application was implemented as a proof of concept for utilizing CCMs in the simulation of physical systems. This paper discusses physical systems simulation and the need for discretizing the domain of such systems, along with the techniques used for mathematical simulation. Also discussed is the nature of CCMs, and why they are well suited to this application. A detailed description of the approach and implementation is included to fully document the design, along with an analysis of the performance of the resulting system. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank my advisor, Peter Athanas, for giving me the opportunity to work on this project, and for having the faith to let me tackle it on my own. I would also like to thank Charles Nunnally and Michael Keenen for serving on my committee and helping with the final changes to my thesis. Mr. Keenan deserves special thanks for his willingness to come on-board at the last minute. I would like to thank my parents (all of them) and my sister for constant encouragement over