With its world-class high-performance computing capabilities, Sandia continues to pioneer innovative solutions to some of the most pressing national challenges. The HPC Report showcases how Labs scientists, engineers and researchers harness supercomputers to tackle these challenges.
The 2024 publication highlights various dimensions of work, all focused on strengthening national security. It covers topics that span advanced simulations, data analytics and machine learning, demonstrating Sandia’s dedication to tackling complex challenges at the convergence of science, technology and national security.
One project quantifies the impact of weather on solar array tracking system output across the U.S. Additionally, Sandia enhances nuclear detonation detection sensors by employing high-performance computing resources to evaluate the next-generation optical sensor SIGHTS, which will monitor Earth for nuclear detonations from GPS satellites. In materials science, the Materials Learning Algorithms framework utilizes machine learning to predict electronic structures at previously unattainable scales, addressing critical national security needs.
Explore this innovative report and experience its insights firsthand, and download the SNLSimMagic app, an augmented reality iOS application developed at Sandia, which brings the report’s pages to life. SNLSimMagic offers an opportunity to visualize real-time simulations that propel Labs researchers forward in this rapidly evolving field.
To request a hard copy of the report or to be added to the distribution list, email hpcreport@sandia.gov.