Title :
Scientific Software as Workflows: From Discovery to Distribution
Author :
Woollard, David ; Medvidovic, Nenad ; Gil, Yolanda ; Mattmann, Chris A.
Author_Institution :
NASA Jet Propulsion Lab., Pasadena, CA
Abstract :
Scientific workflows-models of computation that capture the orchestration of scientific codes to conduct in silico research-are gaining recognition as an attractive alternative to script-based orchestration. Even so, researchers developing scientific workflow technologies still face fundamental challenges, including developing the underlying science of scientific workflows. You can classify scientific-workflow environments according to three major phases of in silico research: discovery, production, and distribution. On the basis of this classification, scientists can make more-informed decisions regarding the adoption of particular workflow environments.
Keywords :
natural sciences computing; workflow management software; in silico research; scientific software; scientific workflows; script-based orchestration; Chemical technology; Computer simulation; Distributed computing; Gas insulated transmission lines; Instruments; Mathematical model; NASA; Propulsion; Space technology; Testing; programming environments and construction tools; software construction; workflow management;
Journal_Title :
Software, IEEE
