Top 10 supercomputer will energize NREL’s computing ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There’s a new high-performance computer at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Sandia National Laboratories, and it stands on the shoulders of giants. Red Sky is located in the space where legendary system ASCI Red once stood, ready to provide computing might for a variety of […]
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Sandia announces completion of mixed waste landfill cover construction
November 2, 2009 – 2:35 pm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Environmental Restoration Project at Sandia National Laboratories reports the successful construction of an alternative evapotranspirative cover at the Mixed Waste Landfill (MWL) in September. The 2.6-acre site is located in Technical Area 3 in the west-central part of Kirtland Air Force Base. The protective cover consists of four engineered layers, including […]
Magnetic mixing creates quite a stir
October 27, 2009 – 12:26 pm
Sandia researcher solves problem of mixing liquids in tiny volumes ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Sandia researchers have developed a process that can mix tiny volumes of liquid, even in complicated spaces. Researchers currently use all types of processes to try and create mixing, with only “mixed” success. “In small devices,” says Sandia materials scientist Jim Martin […]
Sandia Labs to highlight evolving national security mission in Washington, D.C., 60th anniversary events
September 11, 2009 – 3:24 pm
Sandia National Laboratories will hold a media availability Sept. 15 at the National Press Club featuring several of the lab’s technical experts and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s top Defense Programs official, followed by a technical exposition Sept. 16 at the Capitol Visitor Center showcasing state-of-the-art national security technologies. News media are invited to both […]
Sandia climate study projects receive $5 million in Recovery Act funding
September 10, 2009 – 3:23 pm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Two Sandia National Laboratories climate study projects are getting a boost this year with the help of $5 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act — the stimulus package. Both projects are associated with the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) program supported by the Department of Energy. The teams, led by Mark […]
Sandia, DHS to demonstrate cargo security technologies
August 20, 2009 – 4:37 pm
Aug. 28 event highlights security technology for intermodal transport ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Shipping containers are potential targets for organizations interested in illegally smuggling weapons, drugs and other contraband. Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate’s Borders and Maritime Division plan to demonstrate several technologies for securing in-transit cargo […]
Sandia signs agreement with Chinese university
July 1, 2009 – 12:00 am
MOU with Tsinghua University focuses on global issues ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Sandia National Laboratories and Tsinghua University in China have signed an agreement that will focus research on global understanding and technical solutions for low-carbon energy alternatives. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlines the intention to develop cooperative research activities including exchanging technical information and […]