Facilities and Resources
Field Instrumentation
Researchers at the JSG use several state-of-the-art instruments for field-based studies including an advanced airborne geophysics platform, geodetic GPS receivers, ground-based HF and VHF radar systems and seismometers. The development of new methodologies and instrumentation for research projects is an integral part of the CSS group's activities.
Computing and Data Analysis Resources
Researchers run models on the computers of the Texas Advanced Computing Center, including the Lonestar Supercomputer, a cluster capable of a peak performance of 55.5 Teraflops. Additionally, researchers can take advantage of advanced data analysis software packages and RAID storage facilities.
The program operates state of the art equipment for analysis of paleoclimate proxy records, including ICPMS, TIMS, IRMS, cryogenic magnetometer, laser ablation and microdrilling tools. Other major equipment includes: an electron microprobe; SEM; HPLC; gas chromatographs; a carbon analyzer, a spectrophotometer; and mass spectrometers.