Modeling the reasoning component of self-adapting systems including its context is a
challenging task. Context feature models used in dynamic software product lines help to …

Performance analysis and optimization is an important part of the development cycle of HPC
applications. Among other prerequisites, it relies on highly precise timers, that are commonly …

Nano-networks are composed of interconnected nano-nodes and can enable
unprecedented applications in various fields. Due to the peculiarities of nano-networks, such …

Many tools, including performance analysis tools, tracing libraries and application level
checkpointers, add piggyback data to messages. However, transparently implementing this …

We present a detailed examination of time agreement characteristics for nodes within
extreme‐scale parallel computers. Using a software tool we introduce in this paper, we …

Network time synchronization (NTS) is essential for any distributed systems, including
disruption tolerant networks (DTNs). The feature of frequent contact disruptions and …

A method to provide a cyber attack resistant and fault tolerant precision clocking scheme for
wide area critical infrastructure networks through what is called Distributed Time Source …

The next-generation Internet promises to provide a fundamental shift in the underlying
architecture to support dynamic deployment of network protocols. With the introduction of …

Abstract The Internet of Things is a trending future technological revolution that emerging
distributed computing and real-time based application and its development depends on …

Clock synchronization is mostly needed in the distributed real-time system. Currently, the
most popular Network Time Protocol (NTP) algorithm cannot meet the needs well due to its …