The GridPP3 Project - Tier-2 support

Lead Research Organisation: University of Bristol
Department Name: Physics

Abstract

The University of Bristol, in collaboration with other particle physics institutes in the UK, will continue the development of a large distributed computing system in support of the particle physics research programme. We will provide large-scale Tier-2 computing resources to facilitate analysis of data by physicists, and provide expert support to allow those resources to be maintained and used effectively.
 
Description STFC standard grants
Amount £226,605 (GBP)
Organisation Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 09/2008 
End 12/2012
 
Description University of Bristol HPC 
Organisation University of Bristol
Department Information Services
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution Procurement and management of large-scale computing resources
Collaborator Contribution Provision of large-scale computing resources
Impact Engagement with IT industry
Start Year 2008
 
Description Computer industry collaboration 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Demonstrations and discussions of Grid computing activity in Bristol with interested parties from inudstry.

Sponsorship and other financial benefits for procurement. Exploration of future collaborative activities.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2008,2009,2010,2011