The supercomputer is named Denali after the Alaska Native name for Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. Inside the Interpretive Area visitors can view a wall-size, mosaic tile mural of the mountain Denali. The large mural represents the power of the supercomputer. The video explains and illustrates a few of the impressive scientific research projects that are made possible with supercomputers. The video includes a whirlwind tour of Alaska to see what scientists are doing on glaciers, oceans, and tundra.
Supercomputers can display information in animated, visual images.
These visualizations help scientists see patterns in their research. The video shows animations made by researchers. Visitors may start the video by simply touching the computer screen in the Interpretive Area's display area. The Interpretive Area was designed by Bob Banghart of Exhibit Services, and the five minute video was produced by Larry Goldin of Aurora Films. The Interpretive Area is in the lower level of the Butrovich Building on the University of Alaska Fairbanks main campus.