Using Clouds to Scale GIS Applications
Project Information
- Discipline
- Computer Science (401)
- Orientation
- Research
We investigate the feasibility of using infrastructure as a service clouds for acquiring additional resources for scaling CyberGIS gateways.
Intellectual MeritDevelop methods of scaling CyberGIS services.
Broader ImpactsThis has the potential to change how cloud computing is presented to scientists of the GIS community.
Project Contact
- Project Lead
- Kate Keahey (keahey)
- Project Manager
- Pierre Riteau (priteau)
- Project Members
- Anand Padmanabhan, Myunghwa Hwang, Yizhao Gao
Resource Requirements
- Hardware System
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- alamo (Dell optiplex at TACC)
We will use FutureGrid to deploy on-demand virtual machines for scaling our service.
Scale of UseFrom 1 to a dozen VMs.
Project Timeline
- Submitted
- 11/01/2013 - 14:36