How Long to Read Getting Up to Speed

By National Research Council

How Long Does it Take to Read Getting Up to Speed?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 15 minutes to read Getting Up to Speed by National Research Council

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Supercomputers play a significant and growing role in a variety of areas important to the nation. They are used to address challenging science and technology problems. In recent years, however, progress in supercomputing in the United States has slowed. The development of the Earth Simulator supercomputer by Japan that the United States could lose its competitive advantage and, more importantly, the national competence needed to achieve national goals. In the wake of this development, the Department of Energy asked the NRC to assess the state of U.S. supercomputing capabilities and relevant R&D. Subsequently, the Senate directed DOE in S. Rpt. 107-220 to ask the NRC to evaluate the Advanced Simulation and Computing program of the National Nuclear Security Administration at DOE in light of the development of the Earth Simulator. This report provides an assessment of the current status of supercomputing in the United States including a review of current demand and technology, infrastructure and institutions, and international activities. The report also presents a number of recommendations to enable the United States to meet current and future needs for capability supercomputers.

How long is Getting Up to Speed?

Getting Up to Speed by National Research Council is 307 pages long, and a total of 78,899 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 96% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Getting Up to Speed Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 11 minutes to read Getting Up to Speed aloud.

What Reading Level is Getting Up to Speed?

Getting Up to Speed is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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