Network in Computational Steering
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Hull
Department Name: Computer Science
Abstract
Have you ever thought how the weather forecast comes about? Of course, we are all familiar with the TV graphics that show rain falling, wind blowing and clouds scooting by. These pictures are the result of the forecasting software used and they seem very interactive, but really they represent only a snapshot of results to be looked at after the simulation has finished. In computational steering, however, the simulation itself becomes interactive. Using this approach, scientists can carry out experiments in the computer in much the same way as they used to in a laboratory using test tubes and Bunsen burners. This project aims to get more people to use computational steering, by helping scientists and computer systems experts to meet up and collaborate.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Helen Wright (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Ayesh, A
(2006)
DMU Creative Robots
Wright H
(2010)
Steering and visualization: Enabling technologies for computational science
in Future Generation Computer Systems
Wright H
(2007)
Grid-enabled Steering - Are We There Yet?
| Description | The CompuSteer network established a computational steering community and developed training in computational steering that resulted in the deployment of steering software onto various nodes of the UK National Grid Service. |
| Exploitation Route | Steering of simulations has the potential to convey complex ideas for improved public understanding of science, engineering and the environment, and in educational contexts. We held a number of themed workshops, including one organised under the auspices of the Open Grid Forum in May 2007. A particular focus of the latter was the interoperability and standardisation necessary for successful steering on Grids. Travel grants were awarded to promote collaborative development of novel steering applications. |
| Sectors | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) |
| URL | http://www.compusteer.hull.ac.uk |
| Description | Four travel bursaries were funded to investigate steering for applications that had not hitherto used it. Training materials on steering were developed and deployed at two residential schools. The profile of steering and visualization was raised at the Open Grid Forum. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2007 |
| Sector | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | Computational Steering School, Manchester |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Scientific meeting (conference/symposium etc.) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Hands-on training in computational steering on the Grid, held Manchester, 18-19 March 2008, using gViz and RealityGrid steering libraries. Participants were able to assess the potential of steering for their own applications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2008 |
| Description | Computational Steering School, RAL |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Scientific meeting (conference/symposium etc.) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other academic audiences (collaborators, peers etc.) |
| Results and Impact | Hands-on training in computational steering on the Grid, held RAL, 11-12 December 2007, using gViz and RealityGrid steering libraries. Participants were able to assess the potential of steering for their own applications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2007 |
| Description | OGF20 workshop: Computational steering on the Grid |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Scientific meeting (conference/symposium etc.) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Workshop at OGF20, May 7 2007. Raised the profile of steering and visualization in Grid contexts |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2007 |
| Description | Steering and Visualization: Enabling Technologies for Computational Science |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Scientific meeting (conference/symposium etc.) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Type Of Presentation | keynote/invited speaker |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Invited talk at "Computational Science 2007: Interdisciplinary Challenges and Perspectives, from the Grid to e-Science", 25-26 June 2007, Royal Society of London Selected to appear in journal special issue edited by conference organisers. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2007 |
| URL | http://www.realitygrid.org/CompSci07/presentations/Wright.pdf |