After expounding the importance of regarding synchronization segments as minimal units during load monitoring and balancing of OpenMP programs

this paper proposes a load monitoring method and balancing strategy at source level of OpenMP programs for synchronization segments.In this paper

the load monitoring method for synchronization segments is based on unfolding hidden synchronization operations

which is easy to implement and to determine efficient monitoring regions.After obtaining information about load distribution

load balancing is implemented through performance evaluation

choosing

load scanning and adjustment for synchronization segments

which is different from existent OpenMP performance tools.In this process

the load balancing strategy is able to choose those synchronization segments needing load adjustment according to weighted residual efficiency

to scan their load distribution under various scheduling schemes and ultimately to determine proper load scheduling strategies for them.The actual test results indicate that the load monitoring method and balancing strategy for synchronization segments is feasible.