MRI: Acquisition of a Distributed Computing Cluster for Multidisciplinary Research, Research Training, and Education at Austin Peay State University

提案编号：CNS 07-22890PI(s): King III， B. Alex Taylor, Jamie r .机构：Austin Peay State University Clarksville， TN 37044-0001标题：MRI/Acq。多学科研究、rch培训和教育的分布式计算集群项目建议：该项目，获得一个多功能高性能计算集群，将使多学科研究，服务物理和天文学，化学，计算机科学和信息技术，以及数学。所要求的设备包括一个计算机集群（16个节点，每个节点有两个双核处理器）、三个控制节点（1个主节点和两个I/O节点）、一个RAID存储子系统、一个磁带驱动器以及必要的编译器和计算软件。研究项目包括：。大型天文数据库的数据挖掘；高次谐波的相干合成。大分子非共价组装的认识。并行技术在传统应用数学方法中的应用。张拉桁架系统（张拉整体）。更广泛的影响：该仪器为本科生研究创造了新的机会，有助于培养本科生使用高性能集群技术。本科毕业项目将在计算与数值方法和计算机科学方向进行。该设施可以使学生在应用科学方面进行研究生学习。

Proposal #: CNS 07-22890PI(s): King III, B. Alex Taylor, Jamie R.Institution: Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN 37044-0001Title: MRI/Acq.: Distributed Computing Cluster for Multidisciplinary Research, Rsch Training, and EducProject Proposed:This project, acquiring a versatile high-performance computing cluster that will enable multi-disciplinary research, services physics and astronomy, chemistry, computer science and information technology, and mathematics. The requested equipment consists of a computer cluster (16 nodes, each two dual-core processors), three control nodes (1 master and two I/O nodes), a RAID storage subsystem, a tape drive, and necessary compilers and computational software. Research projects involve:. Data mining of large astronomical databases,. Coherent synthesis of high-harmonics,. Understanding of noncovalent assembly of macromolecules.. Application of parallel techniques to traditional applied mathematical methods, and. Tension supported truss systems (tensegrities).Broader Impacts: The instrument creates new opportunities for undergraduate research, contributing to train undergraduates in the use of high-performance cluster technology. Undergraduate capstone projects will be directed in Computational and Numerical Methods and Computer Science. The facility might enable students to perform graduate studies in applied sciences.