To provide a problem-oriented interface (a Web portal) to more effectively utilize HPC resources from the desktop via the Web browser. This in turn will provide an efficient platform for publishing codes and data, and will become a seed for a powerful collaborative workbench for earthquake specialists. |
This "point & click" view hides the underlying complexities and details of the HPC resources and creates a seamless interface between the user's problem description on his/her desktop system and the heterogeneous computing resources |
These HPC resources include supercomputers, mass storage systems, databases, workstation clusters, collaborative tools, and visualization servers. |