A publication of the Office of Advanced Simulation & Computing, NA-114, NNSA Defense Programs
December 2007
NA-ASC-500-07—Issue
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Representing ASC at Supercomputing 2007, from the Ground Up
Tri-lab specialists in hardware, networking, electrical, computer support, graphic design, videography, communication, and administration at Livermore, Los Alamos, and Sandia national laboratories combined resources and talents to design, build, and staff the NNSA ASC tri-lab booth at Supercomputing 2007 (SC07). The display by the three laboratories, Y-12, and the five alliances showcased technical breakthroughs achieved on behalf of the nation’s Stockpile Stewardship Program (SSP).
ASC Program booth at Supercomputing 2007, as seen from the balcony above the conference floor. The curved reception desk is in the front center. Note the ASC work breakdown structure wall (left), the ASC simulation gallery (right), and the four corner pillars featuring ASC’s largest supercomputers. Photo credit: Blaise Barney.
The conference was from November 10 to 16, but planning began in April with a kick-off meeting held at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. As plans for the booth developed to fit the 40-foot-by-40-foot space, a theme emerged—Scientific Computing for National Security. This theme was reflected in booth walls, graphics, fliers, posters, and brochures. The booth included many presentations and demonstrations, including video displays and a 3D area with a large powerwall.
A major reason ASC attends Supercomputing is to showcase the science. Top of the list was Gordon Bell prize-winner Fred Streitz (Lawrence Livermore) and team, winning for a first-of-a-kind simulation of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability in molten metals.
DOE-supported researchers across the Complex had a role in:
- 18 of the 54 peer-reviewed technical papers
- 5 of the 7 panel discussions
- 10 of the 25 tutorial sessions
- 6 of the 10 workshops
- 2 of the 15 invited “Masterworks” talks
- 13 of the 45 research posters
For more information on DOE’s HPC expertise at SC07, see the following:
- Article in HPC Wire
- Flier for BlueGene/L upgrade
- Flier for new tri-lab Linux capacity clusters
- Brochure describing tri-lab ASC Program
- Press release for Gorden Bell winner: Kelvin-Helmholtz instability in molten metals
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