Facilities | Advanced Simulation and Computing

Facilities, Operations, and User Support

The Facilities, Operations, and User Support (FOUS) subprogram provides facility and operational support for reliable, production computing and storage environments, and a suite of user services.

Strategic Computing Complex

The Strategic Computing Complex (SCC) is a secure supercomputing facility that supports the calculation, modeling, simulation, and visualization of complex nuclear weapons data in support of the Stockpile Stewardship Program.

LANL capabilities thrive from improved proficiency planning and operations
High Performance Computing (HPC) has improved its operational excellence with recent projects by implementing expert knowledge of HPC facilities, better planning, improved communication, and a task-oriented focus as driven by the new Project Management Office (PMO).Read Nowabout the article: LANL capabilities thrive from improved proficiency planning and operations
Los Alamos site enables next generation supercomputing
Favorable climate, ample power, and development potential make Los Alamos the ideal location for future supercomputing.Read Nowabout the article: Los Alamos site enables next generation supercomputing
Sixty megawatts of power available by 2025 for future supercomputing at LANL
Power improvements and diversification will bring 60 megawatts of power to Los Alamos National Laboratory. This total power capability will give LANL the ability to handle larger simulations, tackle more complex calculations, and produce finer fidelity results.Read Nowabout the article: Sixty megawatts of power available by 2025 for future supercomputing at LANL
Study determines additional water is available to cool supercomputers at LANL by 2025
To support future generations of high performance computers, LANL is exploring sustainable options to meet the demand for more water cooling. A recent study shows promising results for getting non-potable wastewater from Los Alamos County.Read Nowabout the article: Study determines additional water is available to cool supercomputers at LANL by 2025
Reductions in water usage enhance LANL operations
Recent and future improvements focus on sustainability, efficiency, and capability.Read Nowabout the article: Reductions in water usage enhance LANL operations