Tuesday, 23 September
0730
Check-In & Continental Breakfast
AUDITORIUM
0830
Welcome
David Martinez / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
0835
Keynote Address
Army Transformation to the Future Force...A Race for Speed and Precision
Dr. John Parmentola / Army Director for Research and Laboratory Management
Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

0905

Opening Remarks
Robert Bond and Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory

0915
Session 1: New Challenges and New Architectures
David Cousins / BBN Technologies
Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
0925
Homeland Security:  Challenges for the Computing Community - Invited
Dr. Ruth David / President and CEO, ANSER Institute for Homeland Security
0955
Break
1010
The Mercury System: Embedding Computation Into Disk Drives
Roger Chamberlain / Washington University
Ron Cytron / Washington University
Mark Franklin / Washington University
Ronald Indeck / Washington University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
1040
Hybrid Optical/Digital Processor for Radar Imaging
Keith Frampton / Essex Corporation
Patrick Stover / Annapolis Micro Systems, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
1110
HPCS Application Analysis and Assessment
Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
David Koester / The MITRE Corporation
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
1140
Poster / Demo A: Applications
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin
Poster Session A Précis
Poster A.1
Optimizing System Compute and Bandwidth Density for Deployed HPEC Applications
Randy Banton / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Richard Jaenicke / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster A.2
Parallelization of an Electromagnetic Analysis Tool
Milissa Benincasa / Black River Systems Company
Chris Card / Black River Systems Company
Alan George / Black River Systems Company
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster A.3
Delivered Performance Predictions and Trends for RISC Processors in Radar Applications
Luke Cico / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Mark Merritt / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster A.4
The Decomposition of HPEC Applications Mapped to the Natural Decomposition of a Solution Architectures - Another Way to Think About Solving HPEC Problems
Joseph Germann / SKY Computers, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster A.5
Software Protection:  An Essential Layer of Security
Jeff Hughes / AFRL / SN
Charles Plant / Primagraphics, Ltd.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster A.6
Polymorphic Actor-Oriented Design for Heterogeneous Embedded Software
Edward Lee / University of California at Berkeley
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster A.7
A Flexible Software Architecture for High Performance Synthetic Aperture Processing
Brian Markle / Array Systems Computing, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF
Poster A.8

Health Maintenance System: An Application of Recovery Oriented Computing for HPEC Systems
Gerry Pocock / SKY Computers, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster A.9
A Configuration Protocol for Embedded Networked Devices on Secure Wireless Networks
Larry Sanders / University of Kansas
Joseph Evans / University of Kansas
Benjamin Ewy / Ambient Computing, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster A.10
An Open Architecture for an Embedded Signal Processing Subsystem for the Fire Control System Combined Antenna System's Radar
Stephen Shank / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Juan Camacho / Indra
Miguel del Dicastillo / Indra
John Johansson / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
William Paterson / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Bernard Pelon / CSPI
Eva Ramiro / Indra
Francisco Solvez / Indra
Leon Trevito / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster A.11
Partitioning of a Signal Detection Algorithm to a Heterogeneous Multicomputing Platform
Michael Vinskus / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
1235
Lunch (View Posters)
1345
Session 2:   Applications
Gary Shaw / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Auditorium

Focus 1: VSIPL
James Lebak / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Room S2-180

1355
LDART: A Large Scale Network of Embedded Systems for Laser Detection and Reciprocal Targeting
Jathan Manley / Honeywell Labs
Robert Demers / Honeywell Labs
Jan Jelinek / Honeywell Labs
Michael Rhodes / Honeywell Labs
Jay Schwichtenberg / Honeywell Labs
Vicraj Thomas / Honeywell Labs
Brian Van Voorst / Honeywell Labs
Phil Zumsteg / Honeywell Labs
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Successful VSIPL Software Application Migration- A Case Study: NATO Seasparrow Illumination Radar Signal Processing
Daniel Averill / Avatar Engineering, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1425
Open Architecture Implementation for an Embedded Tactical Environmental Processor
Tom McNellis / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Dave Lusk / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Tim Maese / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Wayne Sabin / Lockheed Martin NE & SS

VSIPL++/FPGA Design Methodology
Jules Bergmann / AFRL / IFTC
Pete Bronowicz / ITT
Sue Emeny / ITT
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1455
Beamforming for Radar Systems on COTS Heterogeneous Computing Platforms
Jeffrey Rudin / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

VSIPL for Diverse Architectures (Pentium 4 to DSPs)
Brian Chase / MPI Software Technology, Inc.
Anthony Skjellum / MPI Software Technology, Inc.
Wenhao Wu / MPI Software Technology, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1525
Break (View Posters)
1550
Using Rational Rose RealTime to Develop a High Performance Radar Signal Processor (A Case Study)
Kevin Obenland / SAIC
Stephen Clark / SAIC
Travis Slocumb / SAIC

High Performance Embedded Computing Software Initiative (HPEC-SI)
Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract | Presentation:  PDF | Powerpoint

1620
Future Trends in High End Computing and the Impact on HPEC
Robert Peterkin, Jr. / DoD High Performance Computing

Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) Radar Data Acquisition (RDA) Subsystem Upgrade
Gabriel Elkin / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Nathan Parker / MIT Lincoln Laboratory

1650

Adjourn

VSIPL++ Serial and Parallel Performance
Mark Mitchell / CodeSourcery, LLC
Jeffrey Oldham / CodeSourcery, LLC
Nathan Sidwell  / CodeSourcery, LLC
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1700
Reception (View Posters)+
1800
Banquet Presentation
The Emergence and Impact of Intelligent Machines
Dr. Ray Kurzweil / Kurzweil Technologies
Presentation:  Powerpoint
1845
Banquet
Wednesday,  24 September
0730
Check-In & Continental Breakfast
0830
Announcements
Robert Bond and Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
      0835

Trends in Embedded Processors - Invited
Mr. John Bourgoin / MIPS Technologies

0905
Session 3: Advanced Hardware
Joseph Germann / SKY Computers, Inc.
0915
Area and Power Performance Analysis of a Floating-point Based Application on FPGAs
Gokul Govindu / University of Southern California
Seonil Choi / University of Southern California
Padma Gundala / University of Southern California
Viktor Prasanna / University of Southern California
Ling Zhuo / University of Southern California
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
0945
An FPGA Implementation of Two-Dimensional Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) Algorithm
Wang Chen / Northeastern University
Panos Kosmas / Northeastern University
Miriam Leeser / Northeastern University
Carey Rappaport / Northeastern University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
1015
Break
1030
High-Performance Scalabale Base-4 Fast Fourier Transform Mapping
Greg Nash / Centar
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
1100
Digital Signal Processing at 1GHz in a Field-Programmable Object Array
Dirk Helgemo / MathStar, Inc
.Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
1130
Poster / Demo B: Hardware
Michael Vai / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Poster Session B Précis
Poster B.1
Application of General Purpose HPC Systems in HPEC
David Alexander / Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster B.2
Switched-Fabric Interconnects
William Carson / VMETRO, Inc.
Tom Bohman / VMETRO, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster B.3
Integrated Architectural Level Power-Performance Modeling Toolkit
David Brooks / Harvard University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster B.4
Efficient Split Radix FFTs in FPGAs
Tom Dillon / Dillon Engineering, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint
Poster B.5
Considerations for Algorithm Selection and C Programming Style for the SRC-6E Reconfigurable Computer
Russ Duren / Naval Postgraduate School
Douglas Fouts / Naval Postgraduate School
Dan Zulaica /  Naval Postgraduate School
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster B.6

High-Performance Linear Algebra Processor Using FPGA
Jeremy Johnson / Drexel University
Prawaat Nagvajara / Drexel University
Chika Nwankpa / Drexel University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster B.7

Development of an FPGA-Based Two-Transform Pulse Compressor
Skip Mansur / Integrated Sensors, Inc.
Ed McDermott / Integrated Sensors, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: | Powerpoint

Poster B.8

Acceleration of the Retinal Vascular Tracing Algorithm Using FPGAs
Shawn Miller / Northeastern University
Miriam Leeser / Northeastern University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster B.9

High-Speed Data Recording in Sensor Systems
Ronnie Sanford / VMETRO, Inc.
Tom Bohman / VMETRO, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster B.10

The eXtreme Adaptive DSP Solution to Sensor Data Processing
Martin Vorbach / PACT XXP Technologies
Leo Mirkin / SKY Computers, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster B.11

DARPA Polymorphous Computing Architectures (PCA) for Embedded Defense Signal and Image Processing Applications
Michael Koch / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Stephen Crago / University of Southern California
Matthew French / USC / ISI East
Michael Laquinto / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Rick Pancoast / Locheed Martine NE & SS
Joseph Racosky / Lockheed Martin

1225
Lunch (View Posters)
1335
Session 4: Reconfigurable Computing
David Cousins / BBN Technologies
Auditorium
Presentation: PDF I Powerpoint

Focus 2: Parallel Matlab
John Grosh / OSD
Room S2-180

1345
Custom Reduction of Arithmetic in Linear DSP Transforms
Smarahara Misra / Carnegie Mellon University
James Hoe / Carnegie Mellon University
Markus Pueschel / Carnegie Mellon University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

A Parallel Data Mining Toolbox Using MatlabMPI
Parna Khot / The Ohio State University
Stan Ahalt / The Ohio State University
Juan Carlos Chaves / The Ohio State University
Ashok Krishnamurthy / The Ohio State University
John Nehrbass / The Ohio State University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1415
Precision Modeling and Bit-Width Optimization of Floating-Point Applications
Zhihong Zhao / Alternative Systems Concepts, Inc.
Miriam Leeser / Northeastern University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF |  Powerpoint

A Parallel Implementation of the Normal Compositional Model for Hyperspectral Analysis Based on MatlabMPI
David Stein / MIT Lincoln Laboratory

1445
An Ultra-High Performance Architecture for Embedded Defense Signal and Image Processing Applications
Stewart Reddaway / Worldscape Defense Company
Ken Cameron / ClearSpeed Technology, Ltd.
Michael Koch / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Simon McIntosh-Smith / ClearSpeed Technology, Ltd.
Rick Pancoast / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Joseph Racosky / Lockheed Martin
Pete Rogina / Worldscape Defense Company
David Stuttard / ClearSpeed Technology, Ltd.
Mike Calise / ClearSpeed Technology, Ltd.
Abstract | Presentation:  Powerpoint

A Java-based Web Interface to Matlab
Siddharth Samsi / The Ohio State University
Stan Ahalt / The Ohio State University
Ashok Krishnamurthy / The Ohio State University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1515
Break (View Posters)

Break

1540
To Be Announced

Parallel Performance of Pure MATLAB "M-files" Versus "C-code" as Applied to Formation of Wide-Bandwidth and Wide-Beamwidth SAR Imagery
John Nehrbass / The Ohio State University
Stan Ahalt / The Ohio State University
Juan Carlos Chaves / The Ohio State University
Ashok Krishnamurthy / The Ohio State University
Mehrdad Soumekh / SUNY Buffalo
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1610
Kernel Benchmarks and Metrics for Polymorphous Computer Architectures
James Lebak / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Hank Hoffmann / MIT LCS
Janice McMahon / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Parallel Matlab: The Next Generation
Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Nadya Travinin / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1640
Future HPEC Technology Directions - Invited
Mr. Robert Graybill / DARPA IPTO

1710

Adjourn

Thursday,  25 September

0730

Check-In & Continental Breakfast

0830

Announcements
Robert Bond and Jeremy Kepner / MIT Lincoln Laboratory

0835

Title TBD - Invited
Dr. Mari Maeda / National Science Foundation

0905

Session 5: Current and Emerging Standards
Craig Lund / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Presentation: PDF I Powerpoint

0935

Real-Time Java
Martin Rinard / MIT

0950

An Update on CORBA Performance for HPEC Algorithms
Bill Beckwith / Objective Interface Systems, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF

1020

Break

1035

UML
Jeff Smith / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Presentation: PDF I Powerpoint

1050

VXS, A High Speed Cu Switch Fabric Interconnect for VME
Henry Wong / Motorola
James Fedder / Tyco Electronics
James Thompson / Naval Surface Warfare Center
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1105

Data Reorganization Initiative
Kenneth Cain / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Myra Prelle / Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1120

Poster / Demo C:  Software
David Cousins / BBN Technologies

Poster Session C Précis

Poster C.1

Gedae Runtime Kernal Performance Characterization
Kerry Barnes / Gedae, Inc.
William Lundgren / Gedae, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint                                                                                      

Poster C.2

The Earth System Modeling Framework: A High-Performance Software Architecture and Infrastructure for Climate and Weather Applications
Cecelia DeLuca / NSF/NCAR
V. Balaji / NOAA/GFDL
C. Cruz / NASA/GSFC
C. Hill / MIT
M. Iredell / NOAA/NCEP
R. Jacob / DOE/ANL
P. Jones / DOE/LANL
Q. Stout / University of Michigan
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster C.3

High-Performance Code Generation for FIR Filters and the Discrete Wavelet Transform Using SPIRAL
Aca Gacic / Carnegie Mellon University
Jose Moura / Carnegie Mellon University
Markus Pueschel / Carnegie Mellon University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster C.4

Distributed Real-Time Embedded Video Processing
Tiehan Lv / Princeton University
Burak Ozer / Verificon Corporation
Wayne Wolf / Princeton University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster C.5

R-Stream: Enabling Efficient Development of Portable, High-Performance, Parallel Applications
Peter Mattson / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Richard Lethin / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Allen Leung / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Kenneth Mackenzie / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Eric Schweitz / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Peter Szilagi / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster C.6

High Performance Flexible DSP Infrastructure Based on MPI
Tom McClean / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Stephen Shank / Lockheed Martin NE & SS
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

 

Poster C.7

Building the Support for Radar Processing Across Memory Hierarchies:  On the Development of an Array Class with Shapes Using Expression Templates in C++
Lenore Mullin / University of Albany
Lawrence Bush / Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Xingmin Luo / University of Albany
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster C.8

Simulation and Real-Time Verification of Video Algorithms on the TI C6400 Using Simulink
Donald Orofino / The Mathworks, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster C.9

Low Overhead Real-Time Computing with General Purpose Operating Systems
Michael Raymond / Silicon Graphcis, Inc.
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster C.10

Dynamic Resource Management for a Sensor-Fusion Application via Distributed Parallel Grid Computing
Albert Reuther / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Joel Goodman / MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

Poster C.11

DAFS Storage for High Performance Computing Using MPI-I/O: Design and Experience
Vijay Velusamy / MPI Software Technology
Peter Corbett / Network Appliance, Inc.
Arkady Kanevsky / Network Appliance, Inc.
Anthony Skjellum / MPI Software Technology
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1215

Lunch (View Posters)

1325

Session 6: Advanced Software
Albert Reuther / MIT Lincoln Laboratory

1335

Grid Computing: Topology-Aware, Peer-to-Peer, Power-Aware and Embedded Web Services - Invited
Dr. Craig Lee / Aerospace Corporation
Presentation: Powerpoint

1405

Distributed Embedded Real-Time Agent Resource Management
Carl Hein / Lockheed Martin ATL
Aron Rubin / Lockheed Martin ATL
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1435

Internet Worm and Virus Protection for Very High-Speed Networks
John Lockwood / Washington University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1505

Break (View Posters)

1530

Evolution of the Milieu Approach for Software Development for the Polymorphous Computing Architecture Program
Yoginder Dandass / Mississippi State University
Ben Abbott / Southwest Research Institute
Theodore Bapty / ISIS/Vanderbilt University
Anthony Skjellum / MPI Software Technology
Charles Summey / MPI Software Technology
Hong Yuan / MPI Software Technology
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1600

The Morphware Stable Interface: A Software Framework for Polymorphous Computing Architectures
Dan Campbell / Georgia Institute of Technology
Dennis Cottel / SPAWAR Systems Center
Randall Judd / SPAWAR Systems Center
Kenneth Mackenzie / Reservoir Labs, Inc.
Mark Richards / Georgia Institute of Technology
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1630

Multimedia Macros for Portable Optimized Programs
Juan Carlos Rojas / Northeastern University
Miriam Leeser / Northeastern University
Abstract | Presentation: PDF | Powerpoint

1700

New FFTW Developments
Matteo Frigo
Abstract | Presentation: PDF

1730

Adjourn