COALA - Computational Astrophysics Laboratory

Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Computational Astrophysics Laboratory

CPUs arrived on 16.11.09.

Unpacked on 18.11.09.

COALA = 128 cores + 100 TB RAID

Members:

Chiaki Kobayashi (Project Scientist)
Geoff Bicknell
Ralph Sutherland
Amanda Karakas
Raquel Salmeron
Alexander Wagner
Kim Sebo (Project Manager)
Bill Roberts

Scientific Program:

Cosmology
Galactic Chemo-dynamics
Black-hole Physics
Stellar Astrophysics
Planetary Science

Users of Accepted Proposals:

Tiago Pereira
Kimberly Cullen (supervised by Geoff and Alex)
Mohammad Nawaz (supervised by Geoff and Alex)
Devika Kamath (supervised by Amanda)
Wolfgang Kerzendorf
Stuart Sim
Ross Parkin
Natsuko Izutani (supervised by Chiaki)
Luke Shingles (supervised by Amanda)
Cherie Fishlock (supervised by Amanda)
Sharon Rapoport (supervised by Stuart)
Sanjoy Nandi (supervised by Geoff)

Achievement

Publication List [new!]

For Users

User's Info
How to use (internal)
Link
COALA diary (18.11.09 updated)

COALA is a new computing facility at the Mt. Stromlo Observatory. It was purchased with the above specific scientific programs, and will be used for data analysis for collaboration with observers, visualization for public outreach, and for research training of students and young posdocs at the RSAA.

If you would like to start using this facility, please fill out this form and email it to the Project Scientist.

COALA : Universe Galaxy AGN Star Planet