U.S. National Science Foundation Transfers Supercomputer Management from NCAR to Unknown Operator
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced it will transfer management of the Derecho supercomputer, used by over 2,000 climate scientists, from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to an undisclosed third party. The Cheyenne, Wyoming facility has been managed by NCAR since 2012. Scientists express concern about continuity in operations and potential impacts on climate research. The transition follows announcements of dismantling parts of NCAR, raising further uncertainty among researchers.
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The U.S. National Science Foundation will transfer the management of the Derecho supercomputer from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to an undisclosed third party. Located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Derecho supports over 2,000 climate scientists in their research.
NCAR has operated the facility since 2012 and employs 835 scientists in Boulder, Colorado. Concerns have been raised regarding the continuity of operations and the implications of dismantling parts of NCAR, which was announced in December.
NCAR's research plays a crucial role in understanding weather and climate phenomena. The supercomputer can perform 19.87 quadrillion calculations per second.
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