Supercomputing

Synopsis

Supercomputing technology makes it possible for a growing body of researchers around the globe to collaborate and analyse critical data in innovative ways. It allows them to forecast weather, discover new medical drugs, investigate climate change, assess medical images and direct traffic. This programme explores the explosive growth in supercomputing, using real-world examples of how the technology is being utilised by leading researchers, scientists and engineers from the UK, Sweden, Canada and the US.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2006

Year of production

2006

Subjects

Information technology

Keywords

computer networks; data collection and analysis

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£49.00 (DVD), £20.00 (1 Year Digital Licence), £49.00 (3 Year Digital Licence)

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

30 minutes

Year

2009

Distributor

Name

Classroom Video

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