Poster Abstract

P1.2 Marina Shatskaya (P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences)

Theme: Multi-wavelength astronomy

Data Processing Center for space VLBA missions

Astrospace Center of P.N.Lebedev Physical Institute of Russian Academy of Science is the lead institution of projects on the creation of space telescopes for radio and infrared bands (Radioastron and Millimetron missions).
There are exist problems of an avalanche-like increase of data amount and growth of requirements to computing power because of the development of observational astronomical techniques. Therefore, an important part of astronomical research is the effective use of computer technology.
An example of effective data processing center (DPC) is the center for processing of the ground-space VLBI project Radioastron of the Astrospace Center of LPI. DPC is working on the issues of informational exchange between all participants of the project, collecting observations from around the world, storing large amounts of data and processing information in near real time. Today DPC of the Radioastron project includes:
- High-performance computing complex;
- Storage and data archive containing more than 7000 TB of data;
- Distributed high-speed data transmission network;
- Engineering infrastructure, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of DPC.
Today we are planning IT solutions for our next space project Millimetron. Expected volume of data can approach up to 150 PB (150000TB). We are planning to implementation of Data Center for delivery, calculation and storage such amount of information. The Data Center have to include high-speed communication channels, storage, computer complex and modern engineering support.