Parallel multischeme computation with the switch of computation history (Q753434)

The authors study a parallel multischeme computation in the solution of differential equation initial value problems. A mathematical switch designed from the computation history of a scheme is examined and used successfully in the identification of the best approximation among all available ones at a computation step. A solution correction factor is also developed to achieve an extra four digits in solution accuracy. The authors conclude that if the truncation error of computation history can be properly utilized, then a computation engaging high-order schemes or using fine grids may be unnecessary.