Development of a Multiprocessor Linux Parallel Cluster for Magnetohydrodynamic Computations
Abstract
The objective of the funded program was to establish a Beowulf-class cluster system to support DoD sponsored research programs conducted at Wichita State University. Currently, a comprehensive research program in support of the magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), hypersonic activities of AF0SR in search of innovative and integrated hypersonic flowfield simulation is underway. Furthermore, preparation of several proposals in high speed flows, flow control, turbulence and MHD is underway and one such proposal has been submitted to DOD. These research programs are computationally intensive in terms of storage requirements and CPU time. Current computational resources for our efforts are inadequate. The available computational resources are shared by all researchers and therefore, the turn- around-time for computationally intensive efforts is extremely slow. The established cluster computer System has eliminated this problem and allows sufficient progress of our research activities. Similar systems have proven to be cost effective and efficient. The system can be upgraded due to the use of commodity off-the-shelf technology implemented in the cluster system. Recently, a similar System was established at the US Air Force Academy for their computationally intensive jobs. The results in terms of efficiency have been excellent. The established cluster computer system has already proven a valuable tool in term of efficiency and its capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA448620
Entities
People
- Klaus A. Hoffmann
Organizations
- Wichita State University