BLAS (Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms) in the C# Language

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Abstract:

Document the proof of principle study undertaken to rewrite BLAS in the C language. Comparison of machine floating point precision, error-exit tests, and computational tests between the FORTRAN 90 and C implementations for Level 1, 2, and 3 BLAS subroutines were completed successfully. Additional comparison tests included DDOT Level 1, DGER Level 2, and DSYMM Level 3 that matched the output from the Intel Math Kernel Library BLAS Code. No optimization was attempted. This working C language implementation of BLAS defines a starting point to further optimize BLAS in an object-oriented class based .NET language and explore further expansion into the areas of other operating systems .NET Core is designed to work on Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems and cloud computing environments.

Author(s):
Bylsma, Wesley
Author Organization(s):
US ARMY TARDEC ANALYTICS/DYNAMICS WARREN United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,02 Apr 2015,22 Dec 2017
Pagination:
0686

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
735
Monitor Series:
735
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
C PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE, computer program documentation, application software, cloud computing, procedures (computers), linear algebra, operating systems, algorithms
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
BLAS(Basic Linear Algebra Subprograms), numerical linear algebra
Report Date:
2017 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2019 Jan 02