IBSS was awarded a task order with NWS National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) Central Operations to provide Model Implementation Support Services to assist NWS in moving into its new operational High Performance Computing (HPC) architecture. NCEP Central Operations collects, maintains, and supports global meteorological data. Environmental scientists then analyze that data to execute the operational suite of forecast models and numerical analyses used to generate a wide variety of environmental guidance information. IBSS has partnered with with RedLine Performance Solutions, specialists in HPC technologies, to deliver services that include:
- Adapting environmental models to perform on the new architecture
- Assistance in moving the operational weather models onto a new Cray architecture
- Setting up data feeds to support the HPC environment
About NWS NCEP
NWS has played a key role in protecting American lives and properties for over a century. The timely provision of reliable weather, water, climate, and environmental information has supported the Nation’s social and economic development. NWS offices in communities across the United States and its territories, supported by regional and national centers, provide the authoritative information needed by Americans, including national, regional, state, tribal, and local authorities, to plan, prepare, mitigate, and respond to natural and human-caused events…Read more
About IBSS
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, weather, and satellite), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation. IBSS is a Certified B Corporation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications. Read more About Us.
