1. Definition of Computational Science Computational Science for NRM D. Wang Computational science is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary field that uses advanced computing capabilities to understand and solve complex problems. Three distinct elements: –Driven by the underlying science/engineering/humanities problems; –Solve the problems through simulations; –Using advanced computing technologies systems and infrastructure;

2. Working Procedure Computational Science for NRM D. Wang Complex problems Build system or conceptual models Computational Scientists Scientists /Engineers Computer models (machine-understandable formats) Best/feasible solutions Model results Computability /Capability Scientists /Engineers Understandable/Usable

3. Requirements and potentials Computational Science for NRM D. Wang Underlying sciences/engineering Mathematical modeling Computer science Basic knowledge requirements Need multidisciplinary collaborations Advantages and limitations

4. Frontiers and Challenges (1) Computational Science for NRM D. Wang Dr. Gross’s talk Existing problems in natural resource management A general framework or template for a variety of problems?

5. Computing, computing Computational Science for NRM D. Wang Some fundamental computing terminologies Date structures Programming languages Algorithms Advanced computing paradigms Distributed computing Parallel computing Grid computing & Internet Computing Computer architecture Operating Systems Networking

6. Frontiers and Challenges (2) Computational Science for NRM D. Wang Population (aggregated) model Individual based model Spatial explicit model Multi-species model Model integrations Ecosystem modeling (multimodeling) Model characteristics Model integrations

7. Frontiers and Challenges (3) Computational Science for NRM D. Wang Statistical model Information retrieval (data mining) Date visualization / Data mapping (GIS) Date archive (Long term data, etc) Date standardization (NBII, metadata) Model analysis Model result representation

8. Hey, I am a CS guy Computational Science for NRM D. Wang HPC (solve a large scale problem in a second?) Information sharing (Everyone in the world should see my results !!!) Information analysis (now I am sure I will not run into a black bear if I camp here!) Something Interesting