PPA - Scientific Computing Applications (SCA)

The Scientific Computing Applications group will provide leadership and support of PPA Scientific Computing, complementing the services provided by the Computing Division.

Key Objectives

• enable scientific computing expertise to flow between activities within PPA itself and within the lab
• provide computing solutions and support to collaborations and experiments
• pursue appropriate R&D in scientific computing
• advise the PPA Director on scientific computing strategic issues

Strategies

The strategies we will use to achieve these objectives include:

• devise and implement solutions for tactical issues, including transitions of Scientific Computing personnel as projects wax and wane
• lead PPA scientific computing in key areas to bring economic of scale to multiple PPA projects
• proactively provide solutions to Laboratory scientific computing projects in areas where PPA expertise is unique and applicable
• provide an environment to attract and maintain expertise and personnel
• work closely with CD to optimize resource allocation planning and selection of technology paths
• seek out and be a conduit to external funding
• seek collaboration outside of the Laboratory