Wyoming Atmospheric Research Center Selects New Supercomputer
The new machine will help the National Center for Atmospheric Research conduct the research needed to better understand a range of phenomena that affect society, from the behavior of major wildfires to solar storms. by Wyoming Tribune-Eagle / January 28, 2021 Shutterstock
(TNS) The National Center for Atmospheric Research announced Wednesday that it has selected its next supercomputer for advancing the Earth system sciences, following a competitive open procurement process.
The new machine will help scientists conduct research needed to better understand a range of phenomena that affect society, from the behavior of major wildfires to eruptions of solar storms that can threaten GPS and other sensitive technologies.
By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily
One of the fastest supercomputers in the world will be in operation in Cheyenne by next year, where it will help scientists research a wide range of weather phenomena that affect society.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research announced this week that its new supercomputer would be funded by Hewlett-Packard to the tune of $35-$40 million. Once operational, the HPE-powered system is expected to rank among the top 25 or so fastest supercomputers in the world.
The supercomputer will be installed in Cheyenne sometime this year and will be operational by early 2022. It will replace the current system, which is known as “Cheyenne.”