Recent advances in both computational hardware and multidisciplinary science have given rise to an unprecedented level of complexity in scientific simulation software. This paper describes an ongoing grass roots effort aimed at addressing complexity in high-performance computing through the use of Component-Based Software Engineering (CBSE). Highlights of the benefits and accomplishments of the Common Component Architecture (CCA) Forum and SciDAC ISIC are given, followed by an illustrative example of how the CCA has been applied to drive scientific discovery in quantum chemistry. Thrusts for future research are also described briefly.
Revised: April 11, 2006 |
Published: June 26, 2005
Citation
Alexeev Y., B.A. Allan, R.C. Armstrong, D.E. Bernholdt, T.L. Dahlgren, D.B. Gannon, and C. Janssen, et al. 2005.Component-Based Software for High-Performance Scientific Computing.Journal of Physics: Conference Series 16.PNNL-SA-48116.