Adaptation of the direct simulation Monte Carlo method for computing on GPU

Authors

  • A.V. Kashkovsky
  • A.A. Shershnev
  • M.S. Ivanov

Keywords:

CUDA
DSMC
numerical algorithms
graphics processor units

Abstract

An adaptation technique and algorithms of software implementation of the direct simulation Monte Carlo method for a rarefied gas flow on parallel graphical processors are discussed. Some specific features of graphic processors are illustrated. Several recommendations on writing GPU codes are given.

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Published

2012-05-28

Issue

Vol. 13 (2012): Issue 2.

Section

Section 2. Programming

Author Biographies

A.V. Kashkovsky

S.A. Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of SB RAS
• Researcher

A.A. Shershnev

S.A. Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of SB RAS
• Junior Researcher

M.S. Ivanov

S.A. Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of SB RAS
• Head of Laboratory

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