First USGS supercomputer decommissioning makes way for successors
The USGS decommissioned its first supercomputer, Yeti, after a decade, and introduced Hovenweep, its most powerful system, to enhance research in environmental management alongside two other supercomputers.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has decommissioned its first supercomputer, named Yeti, which was installed in 2013. Yeti, a high-performance computing (HPC) system, significantly enhanced the agency's research capabilities by enabling rapid data analysis and complex simulations. Over its operational period, Yeti completed over 6.2 million computing jobs and trained more than 600 users, demonstrating its value in scientific research. On August 16, 2023, USGS celebrated the installation of its successor, Hovenweep, at the Earth Resources Observation and Science Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Hovenweep is currently the most powerful computer in the Department of the Interior and will support advanced research in environmental management, including wildfire risk assessment and emergency flood mapping. The USGS also operates two other supercomputers, Tallgrass and Denali, which focus on AI and large-scale simulations, respectively. The growth of the USGS HPC program is contingent on researchers acknowledging these resources in their publications, underscoring their importance in advancing scientific discovery.
- USGS decommissioned its first supercomputer, Yeti, after a decade of service.
- Yeti completed over 6.2 million computing jobs and trained more than 600 users.
- The new supercomputer, Hovenweep, is the most powerful in the Department of the Interior.
- Hovenweep will aid in research related to environmental hazards and management.
- The USGS operates two additional supercomputers, Tallgrass and Denali, for AI and simulations.
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