While we couldn’t meet in person, the project’s core mission (optimizing our 11 flagship codes for the next generation of EuroHPC systems) continues to reach significant operational milestones. Here you can see the poster we were going to show at the event:
Poster-EUROHPCSummit_compressedFrom code optimization to operational drills
A major focus of our recent work has been moving beyond code performance to real-world validation. We have been integrating ChEESE workflows into national emergency exercises to test “urgent computing” in high-pressure scenarios.
Recent highlights include:
- Mexico’s National Earthquake Drill: Utilizing MareNostrum 5 to simulate a magnitude 8.1 event, providing rapid ground-shaking maps.
- Volcanic unrest in Italy and Spain: Testing ash-dispersion and eruption-source models in collaboration with civil protection authorities at Campi Flegrei and the Canary Islands.
- Gas hazard assessments: Supporting the Icelandic Meteorological Office with advanced assessments now integrated into national risk planning.
These exercises demonstrate that our exascale-ready codes are not just faster, but are becoming functionally compatible with the needs of decision-makers during a crisis.
Advancing multi-source workflows
Technically, we are pushing the boundaries of multi-physics integration. Our pilot demonstrator for multi-source tsunami modeling is a prime example, as it now accounts for earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and atmospheric forcing within a single exascale workflow. This level of integration is essential for the next generation of Early Warning Systems, where complex, cascading hazards are the norm rather than the exception.
Although the dialogue in Cyprus has been put on hold, the ChEESE community remains active in shaping the exascale geoscience roadmap. We invite our partners and colleagues to review our latest software updates and deliverables on the project website.
