Cyberdiscovery

Software, Algorithm Development, and High Performance Computing

Introduction

Discovering the unusual or unexpected in scientific data is often the path to the most fundamental breakthroughs. Yet as scientific data become more complex, our ability to find the unexpected is rapidly diminishing. New scientific instruments will regularly create data sets of 50-100 TB or more in a single observing project, data sets which are far too large to be examined using existing methods. Yet close scrutiny of the data is required to discover unexpected signals or unusual events. A paradigm shift must occur in the approach used to view and analyze these massive data sets. NRAO is teaming with university, industry and other national laboratories to research, design, and test the algorithms and tools needed for modern data analysis.

Plans

Innovations in Data Intensive Astronomy workshop (Held May 3-5, 2011)

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.

Introduction

Plans

Connect with NRAO

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.