Science Stories

By Advanced Research Computing (ARC)

Providing high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities & expertise to USGS scientists for the acceleration and expansion of scientific discovery. Here are just a few examples of USGS projects taking advantage of the Yeti system all while saving time and becoming more efficient.

Polar Bear Research

Polar bear mother and two cubs on the Beaufort Sea ice.

Scientists use USGS supercomputer to predict the effects of declining sea ice on polar bear behavior.

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Florida Evapotranspiration

Statewide Evapotranspiration Estimation in Florida using Field Data, Satellites and Weather Models

USGS scientists estimate statewide evapotranspiration in Florida using field data, satellites and weather models.

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Walrus Tracking Study

A satellite tagged Pacific walrus on a piece of sea ice

USGS scientists track walrus interactions with marine traffic using the Yeti supercomputer.