computational grid
[/kɒmpjuˈteɪʃənəl ɡrɪd/]
nounpl: computational grids
malha computacional
1. A network of interconnected computers or processing resources used to perform distributed computing tasks, often for scientific or engineering simulations
The researchers used a computational grid to analyze climate patterns across multiple institutions.
Os pesquisadores utilizaram uma malha computacional para analisar padrões climáticos em múltiplas instituições.
2. In numerical analysis, a discretized mesh or lattice used to divide a physical domain into smaller elements for solving partial differential equations
The finite element method requires an appropriate computational grid to ensure accuracy in the solution.
O método dos elementos finitos requer uma malha computacional apropriada para garantir precisão na solução.
3. Infrastructure combining computing resources, storage, and networks to support large-scale parallel processing and data analysis
The university invested in a computational grid to support collaborative research across departments.
A universidade investiu em uma malha computacional para apoiar a pesquisa colaborativa entre departamentos.
The term 'computational grid' is primarily used in academic, scientific, and engineering communities in both Brazil and the USA. It became more prominent with the advancement of cloud computing and distributed computing research in the 2000s. In Brazilian universities, especially those focused on scientific computing, the term 'malha computacional' is standard in coursework and research papers, reflecting the country's growing investment in scientific computing infrastructure.
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