Construction and Utilization of a Beowulf Computing Cluster: A User's Perspective (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781287272021)

Lockheed Martin Space Operations - Stennis Programs (LMSO) at the John C Stennis Space Center (NASA/SSC) has designed and built a Beowulf computer cluster which is owned by NASA/SSC and operated by LMSO. The design and construction of the cluster are detailed in this paper. The cluster is currently used for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. The CFD codes in use and their applications are discussed. Examples of some of the work are also presented. Performance benchmark studies have been conducted for the CFD codes being run on the cluster. The results of two of the studies are presented and discussed. The cluster is not currently being utilized to its full potential; therefore, plans are underway to add more capabilities. These include the addition of structural, thermal, fluid, and acoustic Finite Element Analysis codes as well as real-time data acquisition and processing during test operations at NASA/SSC. These plans are discussed as well.

Author: Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs), Judy L. Woods
ISBN-10: 1287272029
ISBN-13: 9781287272021
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 08/02/2013
Pages: 42
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.09d