The NAS Applications Branch is to develop enabling computational technologies and perform path-finding applications research in high-end computing that provides the foundation to meet the needs of NASA’s mission success.
The
Applications Branch, led by branch chief Dochan Kwak, is composed of the following groups:
- Advanced Methods Development - develops advanced methods suitable for efficient applications of Information Technology tools and high-end computing for NASA missions.
- Computational Chemistry - develops tools to compute high-fidelity chemical data critical to NASA’s mission success.
- Grand Challenge Applications - applies the tools and processes provided by the Simulation Tools and Processes Group to perform pathfinding applications research critical to NASA enterprises.
- IPG Based Tools and Applications - pursues research in applying HPDC to various applications such as Grand Challenge problems, astrophysics and bio-computing.
- Simulation Tools and Processes - develops advanced tools and processes for simulating aerospace systems analysis and design.
