Supercomputer Dhruva was on Wednesday logged-in in the city to help in defence research and perform functions faster than the existing computers in the country. The computer is 20 times faster than the Param series and will be able to perform the most complicated functions, including guiding aircraft.
The computer, which is the product of research by Advanced Numerical Research and Analysis Group (ANURAG) was placed at the Centre for High Performance Computing and Research (CHITRA).
The CHITRA was inaugurated by Union minister of state for defence M Pallam Raju.
At the inaugural function, ANURAG director K D Nayak said that Chitra was one of the fastest high performance computing facilities in the country and that such a centre would help in the development of many more supercomputers like Dhruva in the future.
"There will be more indigenous programmes. We will develop programmes useful for CFD design for aircraft and airborne systems, simulation complex systems and molecular modelling and bio-informatic applications," the ANURAG director added.
Many applications for advanced computing devices, to be developed at Chitra, would be used for civilian and commercial applications, the director said.
Meanwhile, Pallam Raju said the need of the hour was tie-ups with private companies and defence organisations.
"We will give incentives to boost morale of defence scientists to perform well. Even their working environment will be improved," the Union minister said.
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