A laboratory for astronomical instrumentation
ECLAT stands as a centre of excellence dedicated to High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and techniques applied to astronomical instrumentation. This project brings together sixteen partner laboratories and teams around a common roadmap, aimed at strengthening collaboration in research and development (R&D). The aim is to design and build the future cyber-physical systems for astronomy, capable of managing, processing and optimising vast volumes of data.
Expand high-performance computing
The technical areas will aim to study different topics using the classic high-performance computing stack shown below. In this figure, the colour code indicates the sub-topics into which the joint laboratory’s developments fall.
Phase 1 of the laboratory began in mid-2023, marking the launch of the first operational stages. Each intermediate stage is designed to meet delivery requirements, with a seamless transition between initial co-design and continuous improvement of the systems.
Collaboration for SKAO
ECLAT plays a key role in the construction of SKAO, anticipating future needs in terms of system upgrades and modernisation. This proactive approach guarantees optimum adaptation to technological and scientific developments, reinforcing ECLAT’s strategic position as a pillar of innovation in astrophysics.
Research areas
Pushing the limits of innovation
Design of supercomputers
Research & development
Instrumentation for radio astronomy
Contributions to SKAO
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