NASA@SC21 Virtual Presentations

Scientists and engineers from NASA have been presenting their achievements at the International Conference for High-Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis (SC) for 33 years—since its beginning in 1988.

With NASA@SC21 being virtual this year, we’re bringing a small selection of some of the amazing research made possible by agency supercomputers directly to you! Check back throughout the week of SC21 as we add more virtual presentations.

Supercomputers lead to all-electric plane designs
NASA researchers are collaborating to create a comprehensive aerodynamic database for a piloted simulator, airworthiness assessments, and safety analyses for this all-electric aircraft.
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Massive simulations help keep astronauts safe
Scientists and engineers across the agency are working to ensure the safety and success of the space exploration missions that will use the Space Launch System (SLS) and the Orion crew module.
Drought and flood forecasts help responses to water and food security crises
Using computer models and observational data, scientists have created a tool that produces monthly drought and flood potential forecasts that help inform humanitarian responses.
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Simulations help scientists study impact of climate change
Scientists created realistic global simulations of the atmosphere and the ocean to help us understand our planet’s climate and weather.
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Simulations let you fly through our galaxy in virtual reality
Using models simulating the black hole and stars at the center of the Milky Way, researchers created a virtual reality app that lets you fly through the center of our galaxy.
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Innovations in computing are expanding research and improving collaboration
NASA’s key HPC facilities are expanding their capabilities with modular and cloud computing systems to expand research and improve collaboration for scientists and engineers around the world.

NASA@SC21 Virtual Presentations

Supercomputers lead to all-electric plane designs

Massive simulations help keep astronauts safe

Drought and flood forecasts help responses to water and food security crises

Simulations help scientists study impact of climate change

Simulations let you fly through our galaxy in virtual reality

Innovations in computing are expanding research and improving collaboration