Computer simulation studies of two-dimensional beamforming for linear arrays using a parallel computer system
By: by Daniel Thomas Sullivan
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from the National Technical Information Service
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 70
Description: Computer simulation results of a parallel system conducting beamforming for a linear hydrophone array are presented. These studies were performed to determine the best mapping and partitioning of a sequential beamformer program onto a parallel system. Different partition designs and programming methodologies were examined, as well as latencies caused by inter-processor communications. Results of these simulation studies demonstrate that linear scalability in performance is possible by programming with host-node methodology and utilizing efficient inter-processor communications.... Parallel computers, Linear arrays, Beamforming, Array signal processing.
Notes: "September 1998"

Thesis advisor(s): Chin-Hwa Lee.

Thesis (M.S. in Electrical Engineering) Naval Postgraduate School, Decemver 1992.

Includes bibliographical references.

Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.

US Navy (USN) author.