Resources
Rapid advancements in imaging technology have provided researchers with the ability to produce very high-resolution, time-varying, multi-dimensional data sets of the human brain. The complexity of the new data, however, requires immense computing and storage capabilities. Institutions and scientists worldwide rely on the Core Sites' computing resources to conduct research.
Computing Resources
The complexity of the new data, however, requires immense computing and storage capabilities. Institutions and scientists worldwide rely on the Core Sites' computing resources to conduct research.
Storage
Institutions and scientists worldwide rely on the facility’s resources to conduct research. A decisive move has been made towards fault-tolerant, high-availability systems designed to ensure near 24/7 functionality. Concurrent with graphics and computation systems, a fault-tolerant storage are network (SAN) accommodates current and projected storage requirements. More Computing and Storage
Network
The LONI intranet consists of a switched 10baseT, 100baseT and 1000baseGigE ethernet as well as an IEEE 802.11a/b/g-compliant wireless network. The laboratory is connected to the vBNS backbone of Internet2 via redundant fiber optic 1000BaseGigE lines terminated on two independent routers. While Redundant uplinks ensure that the facility's network connectivity is maintained. The facility has a firewall providing network security. Furthermore, LONI has implemented a virtual private network to facilitate access to internal resources by authorized users. A virtual private network connection establishes an encrypted tunnel between client and server, ensuring that communications over the Internet is secure.
Imaging
The Ahmanson-Lovelace Brain Mapping Center houses a General Electric 3.0 Tesla magnetic imager, based upon a Signa 5.4 platform enhanced and optimized for neurological applications and activation studies. This magnet will be replaced with the 3.0 Tesla Siemens Allegra Unit as well as a 1.5 Tesla Siemens Sonata Whole Body Scanning Unit. The scanner is optimized for high performance imaging of the head and brain.
Software
The current releases of ICBM related software are available for use by researchers. Links are provided to the various download sites. New releases are continually being tested and evaluated. More
