Visualization and Analysis of Threats from Asteroid Ocean Impacts
SessionScientific Visualization and Data Analytics Showcase
Session ChairsChris JohnsonKristin Potter
Event Type
Scientific Visualization & Data Analytics Showcase
Data Analytics
Introductory
Visualization
TimeWednesday, November 16th10:45am - 11am
Location155-C
DescriptionAn asteroid colliding with earth can have grave consequences. An impact in the ocean has complex effects as the kinetic energy of the asteroid is transferred to the water, so scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory are using XRAGE simulations on HPC systems to understand the behavior of these ocean impacts. By running ensembles of large scale 3D simulations, scientists study the range of simulation variables such as angle of impact, asteroid mass, and whether or not the asteroid explodes in the atmosphere or impacts the ocean. These variables help scientists understand the magnitude of impacts such as dispersement of water into the atmosphere - where it can impact the global climate, and tsunami creation that can place population centers at risk.
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