Problem Definition

This chapter begins with the Socrates DigitalTM module calling the “Define Problem” process. This process identifies the problem area and gathers the problem-defining information from the user. This chapter provides pseudo-code for the subprocesses that make up the processes for Socrates DigitalTM. It has enough detail to implement the logic in any procedural and general-purpose computer programming language. This chapter shows that more questions follow after asking the user a question in many situations. The questions aimed at getting these answers are questions that target the quality of reasoning.

Motivation and Results of Modernization of Multipurpose Computer-Aided Simulator of Robotic Systems.

The paper discusses the features of creating a multi-purpose computer-aided simulator of robotic systems (UKS RTS) at the Cosmonaut Training Center, analyzes its experimental development and use in the process of training of cosmonauts, and identifies the reasons for further modernization. The results of updating the constituent parts of the RCS RTS and retrofitting the simulator with new elements that provide an expansion of its functionality are presented.

RESEARCH OF THE DESLOCATED SOLAR EQUIPMENT SYSTEM DESIGN IN THE PAVLODAR REGION OF KAZAKHSTAN

The article deals with the research of possibilities of creating solar power generation facilities for the Pavlodar region of Kazakhstan. For this purpose, computer design tools PVSYST were used. For the control of solar generation facilities using Infineon tools the possibilities on effective components were investigated.

The Case for a Cost-Effective General-Purpose Computer Cluster for Small Colleges

The computational capabilities of commercial CPUs and GPUs reached a plateau but soft-ware applications are usually memory-intense tasks and they commonly need/utilize most recent hardware developments. Computer clusters are an expensive solution, although reliable and versatile, with a limited market share for small colleges. Small schools would typically rely on cloud-based systems because they are more afford-able (less expensive), manageable (no need to worry about the maintenance), and easier to implement (the burden is shifted into the datacenter). Here we provide arguments in favor of an on-campus hardware solution, which, while providing benefits for students, does not present the financial burden associated with larger and more powerful computer clus-ters. We think that instructors of engineering/computer science faculties might find this a viable and workable solution to improve the computing environment of their school without incurring the high cost of a ready-made solution. At the basis of this proposal is the acquisition of inexpensive refurbished hardware and of a type1 VMware hypervisor with a free licensing, as well as of a custom-made web plat-form to control the deployed hypervisors. VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastruc-ture and software-based solutions. In particular, the adoption of a customized "Elastic Sky X integrated" as hypervisor together with Virtual Operating Systems installed in the very same datastore, would constitute an interesting and working proof-of-concept achieving a computer cluster at a fraction of the market cost.