The second webinar, held on July 24th, featured a captivating panel discussion with experts from NASA’s Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS), NOAA’s satellite and information service, and Harvard’s Center for Geographical Analysis.
Laura Carrier, the high-performance lead at NCCS, highlighted their focus on computational and information sciences, including high-end networks, data science, visualization, and a science-managed cloud environment. The NCCS continuously expands and optimizes computing resources, like the Discover system and cloud-based environments, to meet the demands of modern research. Ryan Berkheimer, a physical scientist at NOAA, presented his work on a digital twin Earth framework specification. This cloud-based architecture fosters interoperability and collaboration among diverse organizations, with an emphasis on semantic interoperability and process-based data treatment. Ben Lewis, Manager at Harvard’s Center for Geographical Analysis, showcased the use of Geo-spatial machine learning in 2D applications, particularly in wetland delineation. The Center provides state-of-the-art geospatial platforms for researchers using Harvard’s HPC cluster and cloud resources.
The webinar demonstrated the immense potential of these technologies in advancing Earth systems research. Collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continued innovation are paving the way for a sustainable and better-understood world. Stay tuned for more exciting insights in our ongoing digital twin webinar series!
After presentation, Laura Carrier shares new opportunities for research and career with NASA High Performance Computing Center
Ryan Berkheimer gives detailed explanation of Cloud Archive workflow architecture.
Ben Lewis discusses Harvard Center for geographical analysis process in maintaining a variety of cutting-edge geospatial platforms and tools.