Australia’s new supercomputer to lead climate research 18 June 2012 The Australian National University (ANU) is set to house a new supercomputer that will put Australia at the forefront of climate change, earth science and water management research. The A$100 million supercomputer, to be installed by Fujitsu Australia, will be the most powerful in the Australian research sector. With processing power equivalent to 56,000 desktop computers, it will enable data-intensive research into the Earth’s climatic systems. Announcing the project last week, The Minister for Science and Research, Chris Evans, said the project would boost Australia’s research infrastructure and ensure the country retained its world-class researchers. "Australian researchers, nation-wide, will be able to use the computer to construct the most accurate and detailed models of the Earth's climatic systems that are possible today,” Senator Evans said. “This computer is an investment in Australia's future." The supercomputer, opening in 2013, will receive A$50 million as part of the Australian Government’s A$900 million Super Science Initiative. More information |