Parallel Computers : A Personal Overview

This paper offers a brief and general introduction to parallel computers and a description of the PACE (Process for Aerodynamic Computation & Evaluation) parallel computer project executed by the Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG), Hyderabad. Also included are a brief review of the global scene as well as the author's personal reflections on recent trends in the country in the area of parallel computers This paper offers a brief and general introduction to parallel computers and a description of the PACE (Process for Aerodynamic Computation & Evaluation) parallel computer project executed by the Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG), Hyderabad. Also included are a brief review of the global scene as well as the author's personal reflections on recent trends in the country in the area of parallel computer