ASC Program Elements
Click image for enlargement with caption. Computational Systems & Software Environment
This sub-program provides ASC users a stable, seamless computing environment for all ASC deployed platforms, including capability, capacity, and advanced systems. It is responsible for delivering and deploying the ASC computational systems and user environments via technology development and integration at the DP laboratories, in addition to partnerships with industry and academia. The scope of the sub-program includes strategic planning, research, development, procurement, maintenance, testing, integration and deployment, and quality and reliability activities for all ASC computational systems and software environments. Functional and operational computational requirements for this sub-program are established by the weapons designers, analysts, and code developers. This sub-program identifies computer science and system development opportunities in emerging technologies based on market surveys, vendor discussions, and interagency and academic collaborations.