Case Study
NASA Ames Builds its Next- Generation Flagship Supercomputer Aitken on Modular Architecture
NASA Ames constructed its next-generation flagship supercomputer, Aitken, using an innovative containerized modular architecture to tackle massive scientific simulations and support complex lunar exploration missions. To achieve exceptional computational capability and energy efficiency within a sustainable data center framework, the system relies on high-performance infrastructure powered by advanced processor technology. Critical to maximizing processing throughput, specialized Intel software tools, optimization libraries, and runtime environments empowered engineers to seamlessly manage intensive multi-node workloads. By combining robust Intel software with scalable processor architectures, researchers successfully execute detailed entry, descent, and landing models, driving critical ae
