Presentation of Task B.2.4.2
 
Content
  1. Organization of the Task
  2. Current State and main future events
  3. Functional Configuration
  4. Equipment and software
  5. Operation and Maintenance
  6. Inter-relation with other Tasks
  7. Conclusions & Questions


1. Organization of the Task B.2.4.2

  • Objectives : Introduction of meteorological forecasting model into operating practice
  • Leaders from IMGW side:
    Ryszard Klejnowski - Task Leader
    Andrzej Mazur - Deputy Task Leader
  • Contractors : ATM S.A. (Project Leader - Waldemar Podgórski)


    • 2. Current State and main future events



    3. Functional Configuration
    4. Equipment and software

  • Supercomputer SGI Origin 3800
    100 CPUs R14K/500MHz, 25 GB of memory, 300GB JBOD

  • Clustered data servers and test server
    - 2 data servers SGI Origin 3200 (4 CPU R14K/400MHz, 400GB RAID)
    - test server SGI Origin 3200 (4 CPU R14K/400MHz, JBOD)

  • Meteorological mesoscale model LM-COSMO (DWD)

  • Meteorological model ALADIN (Meteo France)


    • 5. Operation and Maintenance

  • IT Infrastructure:
    SGI Origin 3800 Supercomputer (100 CPUs) Clustered Data Servers, Test Server, Consoles, etc.
    - warranty service and service after warranty period;
    - optional upgrade for Supercomputer up to 128CPUs / 32GB memory
  • "Auxiliary" Infrastructure:
    UPS system, Air-conditioning system, etc.
    - warranty service and service after warranty period


    • 6. Inter-relation with other Tasks



    6. Conclusions & Questions

  • To be finalized by the end of 2002
  • Current status of advancement - 85%
  • Utilization of results by forecaster?
  • Model-based scientific research?
  • Commercial use of supercomputer?


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