Collaboration of HPCVisualization between UIARCS, IIHR and NCHC - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Title: Collaboration of HPCVisualization between UIARCS, IIHR and NCHC


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Collaboration of HPC/Visualization between
UI/ARCS, IIHR and NCHC

• Jun Ni, Ph.D. M.E.
• Advanced Research Computing Services
• Information Technology Services
• The University of Iowa

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ARCS Functionality

• Support research computing and high performance
  computing on campus
• Allocate NSF research computing time
• Consult computing grant applications
• Scientific visualization and virtual reality
  applications
• Promote research computing and distance learning
  on advanced network system

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UI/ARCS Computing Resources

• UI/ITS SGI Power Challenge -XL with 16 R10000, 2G
  Memory and 40GB
• SGI Octane, O2, Indys
• Visualization Lab.
• ImmersaDesk

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UI/ARCS Research Computing Projects

• Computational molecular dynamics in biological
  phenomena
• Materials processing
• Geological magma simulation
• Sedimentation and instability
• Optimization in VLSI design
• Non-Mesh FEM in ME

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UI/ARCS Research Computing Projects (cont.)

• Stress and strain analysis in BME
• Statistical analysis of NYSE financial data
• Parallel computing algorithm
• Diffusive flame jet simulation

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Scientific Data Visualization

• 3D Lyapunov chaotic phenomenon simulation

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Scientific Data Visualization (cont.)

• Transport of sulfur and mineral aerosol
• Dust Storm over the Pacific Basin

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Scientific Data Visualization (cont.)

• Sedimentation of Rocks in Magmatic Processing
• solidification of metal alloys

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Scientific Data Visualization (cont.)

• Freckle formation during solidification
• Knot in 3-Space topology

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Virtual Reality

• Three ImmersaDesks networked on UI campus
• OpenGL, IRIX Performer
• CAVE library, CAVE5D
• VRML
• TeleImmersive Communication

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ImmersaDesk Shutter Glasses
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ImmersaDesk Navigationthe Wand
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Immersive Environment Projects

• Molecular structure
• Geophysical system
• Environmental study
• CFD visualization (Tecplot)
• TeleImmersive communication between UI and
  NCHC
• Art design

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VR Applications

• Walk in molecular structure
• Display topological data
• View GIS

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VR Applications (cont.)

• Environmental study

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TeleImmersive research collaboration between UI
and NCHC at Taiwan

• Demonstrate CFD graphical objects
• Communicate on advanced network
  system graphically and audio interpretation
• Transfer CFD data for real time simulation

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TeleImmersive research collaboration between UI
and NCHC at Taiwan (cont.)

• Successfully communicate CFD projects
• Converting CFD data (Tecplot) to ImmersaDesk for
  VR display

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Visualization of CFD results between between UI
and NCHC at Taiwan (cont.)

• High speed train passing through channel

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TeleImmersive research collaboration between UI
and NCHC at Taiwan (cont.)

• Successfully communicate CFD projects
• Converting CFD data (Tecplot) to ImmersaDesk for
  VR display
• Future collaboration of CFD applications among
  NCSA, IIHR and ARCS
• Upgrade VR environment and distance learning
• Establish CFD data transfer system

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Local Network System for IIHR Research Computing
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High Performance Networkingat The University of
Iowa
vBNS - very high performance Backbone Network
Service Internet2 - project to create next
generation university network Further
information http//www.vbns.net
http//www.internet2.edu
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High Performance Networkingat The University of
Iowa

• UCAID - University Corporation for
  Advanced Internet Development
• Abilene - high performance network
  sponsored by UCAID
• NGI - Next Generation Internet federal
  government initiative

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