Self-Optimizing Parallel Implementation of the VSIPL++ Standard (SOI)

Coherent Logix, Incorporated (CLX) proposes to develop a self-optimizing parallel implementation of the VSIPL++ specification. This implementation will include a configuration tool that automatically extracts critical performance parameters from thetarget system and a template-metaprogrammed C++ implementation that automatically tunes the VSIPL++ software based upon the values of these parameters. This combination will enable both highly-efficient and highly-portable implementations of VSIPL++.During Phase I of the program, CLX will target a subset of the standard, provide a prototype implementation for this subset and will evaluate the appropriate parallel performance models and metrics to be used in a complete implementation. Phase II willinclude a full implementation and supplemental tools to further enhance the performance of Signal and Image Processing (SIP) applications.