On-demand distributed image processing over an adaptive Campus-Grid

This thesis explores how scientific applications, which are based upon short jobs (seconds and minutes) can capitalize upon the idle workstations of a Campus-Grid. These resources are donated on a voluntary basis, and consequently, the Campus-Grid is constantly adapting and the availability of works...

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Main Author: Caton, Simon James
Published: Cardiff University 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.584655