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The most powerful supercomputer center

28.10.2012

The Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center - NWSC) has officially opened - the site of one of the world's most powerful supercomputers dedicated to the development of geosciences. Scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the nation's universities are starting a series of science projects on the center's flagship computer, which can perform one and a half quadrillion (1) floating-point operations per second. These projects address a wide range of questions about the Earth, from atmospheric disturbances to activity in underground faults that will eventually help predict tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts and other natural disasters.

"This center will help us change our understanding of nature, resulting in huge benefits for society," says Thomas Bogdan, president of the University of the Atmospheric Research Corporation. "The supercomputer will improve forecasts and more effectively protect the population and the economy."

The supercomputer center opens up unprecedented opportunities for researchers. They will be able to exchange complex models and use incredible computing power. Access to a flagship computing device promises scientists new heights in the fields of mechanical engineering, atmospheric, hydrological and computational sciences.

Computers located on an area of 153 sq. feet, will be available throughout the United States. Most researchers will interact with the center remotely using a personal computer and the Internet. The main components of the system consist of a massive data warehouse, high-performance computing clusters, and a data visualization system. Scientists will use the advanced resources of the new center to study complex processes in the Earth's atmosphere, accelerate research into hazardous weather conditions, geomagnetic storms, climate change, forest fires, and more. In recent years, the requirements for equipment power have increased significantly.

Therefore, replacing outdated supercomputers, the new supercomputing center provides opportunities for expanding future supercomputing technologies. It is expected to be used effectively for at least the next few decades.

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