NASA at SC09
NASA's SC09 research exhibit will feature the latest scientific and engineering results generated using the Agency's world-class high-end computing (HEC) resources for our exciting missions on Earth and in space.
Experts representing five NASA centers will demonstrate HEC-enabled work in exploration of the universe, observing and protecting our home planet, safely carrying out remaining space shuttle missions, and continuing support of America's aeronautics industry.
This year, in keeping with the SC09 focus on the environment and sustainability, we will also demonstrate the use of our supercomputing capabilities for key agency missions addressing "green" issues, including:
- Climate and weather simulations to further improve short-term regional forecasts and longer-term global predictions
- Fundamental research to advance the design of aircraft and rotorcraft to improve fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and reduce engine noise
- Climate models to examine the relationship between ozone and climate in order to help understand issues related to greenhouse gas emissions
- Study of solar winds and space weather to understand their effects on our planet's magnetosphere
- High-end computing technologies and collaboration tools for enhancing climate simulations and research
If you're at the conference, please visit us at the NASA booth #1947 (PDF-356 KB) to learn more about our recent achievements.
NASA SC09 Resources and Downloads
- Press Releases
- + NASA Supercomputer Ranks Among World's Fastest
- + NASA Showcases 'Green' Missions at SC09 Conference
- Demos
- + Download SC09 demonstration datasheets
- Images
- + Download low- and high-resolution images and captions
- Videos
- + Download scientific visualization movies from SC09
NASA SC09 Publications
+ High Performance Computing at Goddard Space Flight Center Brochure (PDF-1 MB)
Overview of the NASA Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS) high-end computing environment and services for the Agency's Science Mission Directorate users.
+ NASAKids Quiz (PDF-1.1 MB)
In support of the educational component of the NASA mission, we provide this fun and informative handout.
+ High-End Computing at NASA 2007-2008 (PDF-4.4 MB)
This new report features science and engineering highlights from across NASA's mission directorates and updates about the HEC Program's facilities and services.
+ Software Integration and Visualization Office (SIVO Brochure) (PDF-256 KB)
At-a-glance summary of NASA's Software Integration and Visualization Office (SIVO), located at Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Useful Links
NASA HEC users who are interested in participating in the SC09 exhibit: contact Gina Morello at Gina.F.Morello@nasa.gov
Featured Demos
- Understanding the Effects of Global Climate Change
- NASA's GEOS-5 model yields new high-resolution models of Earth's atmospheric dynamics to better understand the effects of events such as hurricanes, floods, and drought.
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- Lowering Harmful Aircraft Emissions
- Researchers simulate designs concepts for low-emission aircraft gas turbine engines to reduce smog-producing nitrogen oxide and other harmful emissions.
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- Understanding the Birth of the Universe
- High-resolution hydrodynamic simulations of galaxy mergers help scientists to explain how structures in today's universe formed and understand the evolving cosmos.
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- Doing the Heavy Lifting in Space
- Scientists' high-fidelity simulations assist in design of the Ares V heavy-lift vehicle that will deliver supplies for astronauts in orbit and heavy scientific payloads for future space missions.
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NASA @ SC09
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